Rechazar
Example: Ella decidió rechazar la oferta porque no era justa.
Definition
"Rechazar" means to refuse or decline something offered, proposed, or requested. It involves rejecting or not accepting an idea, offer, or action, as in the example where someone decides not to accept an unfair offer.
Etymology
The word "rechazar" comes from the Spanish prefix 're-' meaning 'back' or 'again' and 'chazar', derived from the Vulgar Latin 'captiare', related to capturing or seizing. Over time, it evolved to mean pushing something back or refusing it. Did you know that "rechazar" literally implies pushing something away?
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"Rechazar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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