nunca te rindas
/nunka te ɾindas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "never quit" is translated into Spanish as nunca te rindas.
This is an encouraging phrase used to tell someone to keep trying and not give up.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of nunca (never), te (yourself) and rindas (surrender/yield).
Which one should you use?
You may also use the informal idiom Nunca tires la toalla to say "Never throw in the towel" or the informal phrase No te achicopales nunca to say "Never get discouraged".
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb rindas is in the present subjunctive mood, which is used here to express a command or exhortation.
Did you know?
- While nunca te rindas is used throughout the Spanish speaking world, the phrase no te achicopales is a uniquely Mexican expression derived from the word copal, a resin used as incense in traditional ceremonies.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, instead of a verbal phrase, one might simply use the phrase ¡ánimo! to provide the same burst of encouragement to someone facing a struggle.
- The word nunca comes from the Latin numquam, which combined ne (not) and umquam (ever).
Examples in context
- Nunca renuncies a tus sueños, por difíciles que parezcan.Never quit your dreams, no matter how difficult they may seem.
- No te rindas jamás, incluso frente a los obstáculos más grandes.Never give up, even in the face of the biggest obstacles.
- Nunca tires la toalla, siempre hay esperanza.Never throw in the towel, there is always hope.
- No te achicopales nunca, siempre hay posibilidad de seguir adelante.Never get discouraged, there is always the possibility to keep going.
- No dejes de intentarlo nunca, el éxito está a la vuelta de la esquina.Never stop trying, success is just around the corner.
- No te rindas jamás, confío plenamente en tu capacidad para superar obstáculos y alcanzar tus metas. ¡Ánimo!Never give up, I have full confidence in your ability to overcome obstacles and reach your goals. Keep going!
- Nunca tires la toalla, recuerda que los grandes logros requieren grandes sacrificios. ¡Tú puedes!Never throw in the towel, remember that great achievements require great sacrifices. You can do it!
- ¡Ánimo, nunca te rindas!Cheer up, never quit!
- Nunca te rindas, tú puedes lograrlo.Never quit, you can achieve it.
- Es un camino difícil, pero nunca te rindas.It is a difficult path, but never quit.
- Recuerda siempre: nunca te rindas.Always remember: never quit.
Example conversation
Sofía is feeling discouraged about her new job and Daniel is supporting her.
- DanielLo siento, Sofía, sé que es difícil.I am sorry, Sofia, I know it is hard.
- SofíaNo sé si puedo continuar con esto.I don't know if I can continue with this.
- DanielConfío en ti, nunca te rindas.I trust you, never quit.
- SofíaGracias, Daniel, lo intentaré una vez más.Thank you, Daniel, I will try one more time.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries nunca, te, CC BY-SA 4.0.
