nunca te rindas
/nunka te ɾindas/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'never give up' is translated into Spanish as nunca te rindas.
This is an encouraging phrase used to tell someone to keep trying and not stop despite difficulties. While nunca te rindas specifically means 'never give up', you might also use no te rindas to say 'don't give up' when someone is facing a specific moment of struggle.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase nunca te rindas literally means 'never surrender yourself'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The default form nunca te rindas uses the informal singular imperative, which is used when speaking to a friend or peer. To address a group of people, use the plural form nunca se rindan. When using the informal phrase No te des por vencido(a), use No te des por vencida specifically to address a female.
Did you know?
- While nunca te rindas is common, many Spanish speakers use the phrase no tirar la toalla, which literally translates to 'not throwing the towel'.
- In Spanish, the phrase rendirse is often used in sports and gaming, but using it in a romantic context can imply a 'surrender' to love or passion rather than defeat.
- The verb rendirse is derived from the word rendir, which means 'to yield' or 'to produce'. In a business or agricultural context, it refers to the amount of crop or profit a land produces.
Examples in context
- Nunca, nunca, nunca te rindas.Never, never, never give up.This sentence shows the repetition of the word 'never' for emphasis.Tatoeba #6369215 by Adelpa, translation #6369214 by Adelpa
- Nunca te rindas.Never give up.Tatoeba #6371061 by Adelpa, translation #2249592 by CK
- ¡Nunca te rindas!Never give up!This demonstrates the phrase used as an exclamation.Tatoeba #6371066 by Adelpa, translation #2117890 by freddy1
- Recuerde, nunca se rinda. Persistencia y determinación son las claves del éxito.Remember, never give up. Persistence and determination are the keys to success.
- Amigo, nunca te rindas. Juntos podemos superar cualquier obstáculo que se presente en nuestro camino.Friend, never give up. Together we can overcome any obstacle that presents itself in our path.
- No te des por vencido(a). El camino puede ser difícil, pero tú eres más fuerte de lo que crees.Don't give up. The path may be difficult, but you are stronger than you think.
Example conversation
Lucía is encouraging Alejandro during his marathon training.
- LucíaSé que es difícil, pero nunca te rindas.I know it is hard, but never give up.
- AlejandroGracias, Lucía, voy a seguir intentándolo.Thanks, Lucía, I am going to keep trying.
- LucíaTú puedes lograr tu meta.You can achieve your goal.
- AlejandroLo haré, no me detendré.I will, I will not stop.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
