Meanings (ES + gloss)
renunciar
To relinquish (something)
He gave up his seat to an old man.
The king gave up land in exchange for peace.
ciar • desistir
To stop or quit (an activity, etc.)
Once again, the WiFi isn't willing to work. When the guard comes to check tickets, I ask him if it ever works. He rolls his eyes and tells me it rarely does. He says I'll be lucky…
They gave up the search when it got dark.
abandonar • ciar
To abandon (someone or something)
I gave up my faith years ago.
The semi-streamlined contour of the earlier G.W.R. railcars has been given up in favour of a more utilitarian blunt-nose end, and effective floor space gained thereby.
darse por vencido • desahuciarse de • desesperanzarse con • desesperarse • rendirse en • renunciar a
To lose hope concerning (someone or something)
They gave him up for dead.
claudicar • rendirse
To admit defeat, capitulate.
OK, I give up, you win.
Wake in a sweat again / Another day's been laid to waste / In my disgrace / Stuck in my head again / Feels like I'll never leave this place / There's no escape / I'm my own worst e…
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