Rendirse
Example: Los soldados decidieron no rendirse durante la batalla final.
Definition
"Rendirse" means to stop resisting or giving up, especially in a conflict or struggle. It refers to the act of surrendering or yielding to an opponent, as in the phrase, 'The soldiers decided not to surrender during the final battle.'
Etymology
The word "rendirse" comes from the Spanish verb 'rendir,' which originally meant to pay or deliver. Over time, it evolved to mean to surrender or give up, especially in military contexts. Did you know? The verb captures the idea of 'giving oneself over' to another's control.
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"Rendirse" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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