🇬🇧🇪🇸 surrender - rendirse : English Lesson

Meaning of "surrender" ("rendirse"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Surrender is a verb that means to give up control, power, or possession to someone else, often in response to a demand or force. It can also mean to stop resisting and accept a situation or condition. Surrender can occur in various contexts, such as in battles, competitions, or personal struggles.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

Dad tried to fix the sink himself, but after making a small flood, he surrendered and called a plumber.

I was supposed to be on a diet, but I surrendered the moment I smelled pizza.

My hair was so messy this morning that I surrendered and just wore a hat.

The dog stole my sock, and after chasing him for ten minutes, I surrendered and let him keep it.

My little brother tickled me until I surrendered my last piece of chocolate.

A small boy holds a white shirt like a flag and cries, "surrender, surrender." The other child climbs the old roof and won't come down. The boy calls, "I will not leave; surrender!" At last the climber shivers, laughs, and says, "Okay, I surrender." They hug, drop the flag, and walk home. They whisper "surrender".

This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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