Renuncié a mi trabajo
/renunθje a mi tɾabaxo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I quit my job" is translated into Spanish as Renuncié a mi trabajo.
This phrase is used to state that a person has voluntarily left their place of employment.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form Renuncié a mi trabajo uses the preterite past tense to indicate that the action of quitting is a completed event. In contrast, the form Renuncio a mi trabajo uses the present tense to indicate a present or habitual action. You can also vary the object of the sentence: replacing trabajo with empleo refers specifically to your employment or position, while using puesto focuses the statement on the specific role or position you held.
How do you pronounce it?
/renunθje a mi tɾabaxo/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly say Renuncié mi trabajo by omitting the preposition. In Spanish, the verb renunciar requires the preposition a when followed by an object like trabajo.
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, if you quit because you are fed up, you might say you tiraste la toalla, which literally means 'you threw the towel'.
- While renunciar is used for quitting a job, it is also the standard verb for 'to renounce' or 'to waive' a right or a throne in a political context.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, workers who quit may still be entitled to a finiquito, a final settlement payment that covers unpaid wages and proportional bonuses.
Examples in context
- Yo renuncié a mi trabajo.I quit my job.This sentence is useful for practicing the statement Renuncié a mi trabajo.Tatoeba #4618505 by Francisco_M, translation #2389913 by CK
- Renuncio a mi trabajo debido a nuevas oportunidades profesionales.I quit my job due to new professional opportunities.
- Renuncié a mi trabajo porque era muy estresante.I quit my job because it was very stressful.
- Renuncié a mi trabajo ayer.I quit my job yesterday.
Example conversation
Two friends are having coffee in a cafe.
- DanielHola María, tengo una noticia importante.Hi María, I have some important news.
- María¿Qué pasa, Daniel? ¿Estás bien?What's happening, Daniel? Are you okay?
- DanielRenuncié a mi trabajo.I quit my job.
- María¡Vaya! ¿Y ahora qué vas a hacer?Wow! And what are you going to do now?
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
