renunciar /rˌenunθjˈaɾ/ · verb · CEFR B2. Spanish translation of "resign".

See also: Vocabulary entry (Spanish) · Topic: Spanish Desafíos y Retrocesos

Source term
resign
Translation
renunciar
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
verb
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Dictionary form renunciar
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How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + helper/modal + renunciar
Examples
Ella ha decidido renunciar porque ya no puede aceptar el problema.
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Topic context

This word appears in the Spanish Desafíos y Retrocesos.

Example Sentences

Ella ha decidido renunciar porque ya no puede aceptar el problema.

English: She has decided to resign because she cannot accept the problem anymore.

B2 · Challenges and Setbacks

El ministro renunció después de que el escándalo se hiciera público la semana pasada.

English: The minister resigned after the scandal became public last week.

B2 · Challenges and Setbacks

Ella renunció a su trabajo para empezar su propio negocio.

English: She resigned from her job to start her own business.

B2 · Challenges and Setbacks

Ha renunciado, citando motivos personales en su breve comunicado.

English: He has resigned, citing personal reasons in his short statement.

B2 · Challenges and Setbacks

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