renunciar

to resign

to relinquish

renunciar(rreh-noon-syahr)

intransitive verb

1. (to leave a job)

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.

2. (to give up; used with "a")

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)

(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!