Kilo Lingo

/renˈdiɾse/

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Translation

to surrender, to give up

Word origin

From Vulgar Latin rendere, an alteration of Latin reddere ('to give back'), from re- plus dare ('to give').

Origin
Latin
Root
reddere
English cognates
render, surrender, rent

Grammar

Verb type-ir irregular reflexive
ReflexiveYes

Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.

Examples

rindas dificultades.

Never give up in the face of difficulties.

negó .

The team refused to surrender until the end.

, .

After hours of fighting, they decided to surrender.

.

I am not going to give up so easily.

¡ rindas, !

Do not give up, you have almost got it!

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This word is part of lesson 67.