English–Spanish

“refusal” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/reˈtʃaθo/

Example

Su rechazo me sorprendió.

His refusal surprised me.

Illustration for rechazo (refusal)

How to say “refusal” in Spanish

“Refusal” in Spanish is rechazo.

A hand pushing an offered object away.

Full entry for rechazo: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with rechazo

Mostró un rechazo rotundo a la propuesta.

He showed a categorical refusal of the proposal.

Tips for using rechazo

  • Rechazo often sounds stronger than a simple no and usually implies an active turning away, so speakers commonly add a brief reason or softer phrasing to preserve politeness.

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