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"Sueldo" is a form of "sueldo", a noun which is often translated as "salary". "Renunciar" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to resign". Learn more about the difference between "sueldo" and "renunciar" below.
el sueldo(
swehl
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doh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. salary
Javier está contento con el sueldo que gana en su trabajo actual.Javier is happy with the salary he makes at his current job.
b. wage
El aumento de sueldo de este año fue solamente dos por ciento.The wage increase this year was only two percent.
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renunciar(
rreh
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noon
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syahr
)
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. to resign
El político decidió renunciar después del escándalo.The politician decided to resign after the scandal.
b. to quit
He decidido renunciar a mi puesto.I've decided to quit my job.
a. to relinquish (inheritance, throne)
La princesa debió renunciar a reclamar el trono.The princess had to relinquish all claims to the throne.
b. to waive (rights)
Al firmar esta exención, acepta renunciar a sus derechos.By signing this waiver, you agree to waive your rights.
c. to renounce
Renunciaron a recurrir a la lucha armada.They renounced the armed struggle.
3. (cards)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. to revoke
¡Has renunciado! ¡Tenías diamantes, pero no seguiste la baza!You've revoked! You have diamonds, but you didn't follow suit!
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