How to Say "to yield" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “to yield” is “producir” — use this when talking about harvesting crops or generating tangible results like goods or profit.
producir
proh-doo-SEERpɾo.ðuˈsiɾ
Examples
Esta tierra produce buenas cosechas.
This land yields good harvests.
Esta fábrica produce más de cien coches al día.
This factory produces more than a hundred cars a day.
La tierra produjo una cosecha excelente este año.
The land yielded an excellent harvest this year.
Necesitamos producir más energía renovable.
We need to generate more renewable energy.
The 'Yo' Form Trick
In the 'yo' form of the present tense (I produce), the 'c' changes to 'zc' (produzco). This pattern is shared by many verbs ending in -ucir, like conducir or traducir.
Forgetting the 'J' in the Past
Mistake: “Yo producí (using the regular pattern)”
Correction: Yo produje. The preterite (simple past) uses an irregular 'j' stem, making it 'produje, produjiste,' etc.
ceder
seh-DEHRθeˈðeɾ
Examples
El conductor cedió el paso al peatón.
The driver yielded the right of way to the pedestrian.
Le cedí mi asiento a la señora mayor.
I gave up my seat to the elderly lady.
En esta intersección tienes que ceder el paso.
At this intersection, you have to yield the right of way.
La empresa cedió los derechos de autor a una organización benéfica.
The company handed over the copyrights to a charity.
Using 'a' with Ceder
When you give something to someone using this word, always use 'a' before the person receiving it, just like 'I gave the seat TO the man'.
Giving in 'TO' something
Use the word 'ante' or 'a' after ceder to show what you are giving in to, like 'ceder ante la tentación' (give in to temptation).
Don't confuse with 'give' (dar)
Mistake: “Cedo un regalo a mi hermano.”
Correction: Doy un regalo a mi hermano. Use 'ceder' for rights, priority, or space, not for simple gifts.
darse
DAR-sehˈdaɾse
Examples
El café se da bien en esta región.
Coffee yields well in this region.
Este tipo de flor solo se da en climas fríos.
This type of flower only grows/is found in cold climates.
Si se da la oportunidad, viajaremos.
If the opportunity arises (happens), we will travel.
¿Se da bien la agricultura en esta zona?
Does agriculture do well (yield results) in this area?
Impersonal Use
When used in this sense, 'darse' often uses the 'se' form, focusing on the event or item, not who is doing the action (e.g., 'el caso se da').
rendir
rehn-DEERrenˈdiɾ
Examples
Mi trabajo extra no rinde mucho dinero.
My extra work doesn't yield much money.
Este trabajo me rinde poco.
This work doesn't yield much for me.
El dinero rendirá más si lo inviertes.
The money will yield more if you invest it.
No me rinde el tiempo para estudiar.
I don't have enough time to study.
The e→i change
This verb changes its middle letter from 'e' to 'i' in some forms: yo rindo, tú rindes, él rindió. But in the infinitive and gerund it stays regular: render, rindiendo.
Using the wrong form
Mistake: “Saying 'rendo' instead of 'rindo'”
Correction: Use 'rindo' for 'yo' - this verb follows the pattern of others like 'pedir'.
sucumbir
soo-koom-BEERsu.kumˈbiɾ
Examples
No pude resistir y sucumbí a la tentación del pastel.
I couldn't resist and yielded to the temptation of the cake.
Es difícil no sucumbir a la tentación de un postre tan rico.
It is hard not to give in to the temptation of such a delicious dessert.
El gobierno no sucumbirá ante las presiones externas.
The government will not yield to external pressures.
Finalmente, el equipo sucumbió ante el cansancio en el último minuto.
Finally, the team gave in to exhaustion in the last minute.
Linking with 'a' or 'ante'
This word almost always needs the little word 'a' or 'ante' before the thing you are giving in to. Think of it as 'succumbing TO' something.
Regular Verb Pattern
Even though it sounds fancy, it follows the exact same pattern as 'vivir'. If you know how to conjugate 'vivir', you know 'sucumbir'!
Using 'de' instead of 'a'
Mistake: “Sucumbir de la tentación.”
Correction: Sucumbir a la tentación. We always use 'a' or 'ante' to show what we are yielding to.
arrojar
ah-roh-HAHRaroˈxar
Examples
Los resultados de la encuesta arrojaron datos interesantes.
The survey results yielded interesting data.
La investigación arrojó nuevos datos sobre el virus.
The research yielded new data about the virus.
El balance anual arroja un saldo positivo.
The annual balance shows a positive result.
Sus palabras arrojaron luz sobre el misterio.
His words shed light on the mystery.
Abstract Results
Think of the data as being 'thrown out' by the study for you to see.
reportar
rreh-por-TARrepoɾˈtaɾ
Examples
La venta de la casa reportará una buena ganancia.
The sale of the house will yield a good profit.
Esta inversión reportará grandes beneficios en el futuro.
This investment will yield great benefits in the future.
La nueva política reportó ventajas para los empleados.
The new policy brought advantages for the employees.
Formal Results
In this context, the thing being reported is a positive result or advantage created by an action.
Producing vs. Giving Way
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