admitir la derrota

admitir la derrota
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. to admit defeat
Fuiste un buen rival, David, pero es hora de admitir la derrota.You put up a good fight, David, but it's time to admit defeat.
b. to concede
Una vez que se vio claro el resultado de la elección, el senador llamó a la presidenta para felicitarla y admitir la derrota.Once the results of the election became clear, the senator called the president to congratulate her and concede.
c. to concede defeat
La campaña del alcalde se rehusó a admitir la derrota y pidió un recuento total de todos los votos emitidos.The mayor's campaign refused to concede defeat and asked for a full recount of all the votes cast.
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