B1 — Intermediateverb
rinunciare
to give up, to renounce
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
abbandonarecederedesisterelasciare perdere
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
insistereperseverarecontinuarelottare
Usage note
'Rinunciare a' = to give up/renounce something. 'Abbandonare' = to abandon. 'Desistere' = to desist (formal). 'Arrendersi' = to surrender/give up (in a fight or competition).
Example
"Non rinunciare ai tuoi sogni per nessun motivo."
"Don't give up on your dreams for any reason."
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