English–Spanish
“give up” in Spanish
How to say “give up” in Spanish
“Give up” in Spanish is ceder.
A person stepping back in a queue to let someone go ahead.
Example sentences with ceder
Cuando terminó, el moderador decidió ceder la palabra al invitado.
When it was over, the moderator decided to yield the floor to the guest.
Tips for using ceder
- Not interchangeable with dejar or dar: dejar often means to leave or allow, and dar means to give an object, whereas ceder specifically means to yield a position, turn, or right.
Other Spanish words for “give up”
No desistas ahora; aún puedes lograrlo.
Don't give up now; you can still achieve it.
La propietaria resignó sus derechos sobre la casa.
The owner gave up her rights to the house.
Tuvieron que abandonar el proyecto por falta de fondos.
They had to give up the project for lack of funds.
Voy a renunciar al tabaco.
I'm going to give up smoking.