Rendir
Example: El atleta logró rendir al máximo durante la competencia.
Definition
"Rendir" means to perform or produce a result, especially in contexts like work, study, or sports. It describes the ability to give one's best effort or to yield a particular outcome, as in the example phrase: 'El atleta logró rendir al máximo durante la competencia.'
Etymology
The verb "rendir" comes from the Latin verb 'reddere,' meaning 'to give back' or 'to return.' Over time, in Spanish, it evolved to include meanings related to producing results or yielding. Did you know? "Rendir" can also mean to surrender or yield in other contexts, showing its versatile Latin roots.
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"Rendir" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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