renuncio
/renunθjo/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for "I quit" is renuncio.
renuncio is a statement used to announce that you are leaving your job voluntarily.
Which one should you use?
renuncié is used specifically if you are describing the past tense (that you have already quit).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
In formal professional settings, such as a meeting with a supervisor or when writing a letter, it is more common to use the phrase presento mi renuncia rather than the blunt renuncio.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, you might hear dimito to mean "I resign" instead of renuncio.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb renuncio is often used with the preposition a when specifying what you are quitting, such as renuncio a mi trabajo (I quit my job).
How do you pronounce it?
/renunθjo/
Did you know?
- While an English speaker says 'I quit' to mean they are leaving, a Spanish speaker might use the phrase tirar la toalla, which literally translates to 'to throw the towel'.
- The Spanish word dimisión, used in Spain for the act of quitting, shares a linguistic ancestor with the English word 'mission', implying a formal 'sending away' of an official.
- While renuncio is for jobs, Spanish speakers use the same verb renunciar to describe giving up a religious faith or a long-held belief.
Examples in context
- Estimado Sr. Hernández, le escribo para informarle que renuncio a mi puesto de trabajo a partir del próximo mes. Agradezco la oportunidad que me han brindado.Dear Mr. Hernandez, I am writing to inform you that I am quitting my position as of next month. I appreciate the opportunity you have given me.
- Estimada Sra. Gómez, mediante la presente le presento mi renuncia al cargo que ocupo actualmente. Agradezco su comprensión.Dear Ms. Gomez, I hereby submit my resignation from the position I currently hold. I appreciate your understanding.
- Hola equipo, solo quería comunicarles que me retiro. Ha sido una experiencia maravillosa trabajar con todos ustedes.Hi team, I just wanted to let you know that I'm leaving. It has been a wonderful experience working with all of you.
- Hola Juan, solo quería comentarte que dejo el trabajo. Estoy buscando nuevos desafíos.Hi Juan, I just wanted to tell you that I'm leaving the job. I'm looking for new challenges.
- Renuncio a mi puesto mañana.I quit my position tomorrow.
- Ya no puedo más, renuncio.I can't take it anymore, I quit.
- Lo siento, pero renuncio hoy mismo.I'm sorry, but I quit today.
Example conversation
Sofía tells her colleague Mateo that she is leaving her job.
- SofíaMateo, tengo una noticia, renuncio.Mateo, I have news, I quit.
- Mateo¿En serio, Sofía? ¿Por qué?Really, Sofía? Why?
- SofíaNecesito un cambio de vida.I need a change of life.
- MateoTe deseo lo mejor en tu nueva etapa.I wish you the best in your new stage.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
