Rechazar
Example: Ella decidió rechazar la oferta porque no era conveniente.
Definition
"Rechazar" means to refuse or decline something deliberately, such as an offer or proposal, often because it is considered unsuitable or undesirable. For example, in the phrase 'Ella decidió rechazar la oferta porque no era conveniente,' it means she decided to refuse the offer.
Etymology
The word "rechazar" comes from the Spanish prefix 're-' meaning 'back' or 'again,' combined with 'chazar,' a form related to 'cazar,' meaning 'to catch' or 'to hunt.' Over time, "rechazar" evolved to mean pushing something away or rejecting it. Did you know? Its roots hint at the action of driving something back, which fits perfectly with its meaning of refusal.
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"Rechazar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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