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Dejar y Rendirse (Rendirse)

¡Aprende a usar 'give up' para decir que dejas un hábito, paras un esfuerzo o te rindes con estilo en cualquier conversación!
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Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds

Use 'give up' followed by a gerund (-ing) to talk about stopping a habit or admitting defeat.

  • Use 'give up' + -ing for habits: 'I gave up smoking last year.'
  • Use 'give up' alone to mean surrender: 'The puzzle was too hard, so I gave up.'
  • Use 'give up on' for people or long-term goals: 'Don't give up on your dreams.'
Subject + give up + (Verb-ing / Noun) 🛑

Overview

### Overview
El verbo compuesto o phrasal verb give up es una herramienta fundamental en el inglés cotidiano. Como hispanohablantes, a menudo buscamos una traducción directa, pero aquí es donde debemos tener cuidado. En español, usamos verbos como rendirse, dejar, abandonar o entregar.
Sin embargo, give up es mucho más versátil y matizado. Imagínate que estás en una cafetería tratando de resolver un crucigrama difícil o intentando cambiar un hábito, como dejar el azúcar en el café; ahí es donde este phrasal verb brilla. A diferencia del español, donde la gramática se basa en la conjugación del verbo principal, en inglés, la combinación de give (dar) con la partícula up (arriba/completamente) cambia radicalmente el significado, pasando de una acción de entrega física a una de abandono psicológico o cese de una actividad.
Es crucial entender que, aunque el español es un idioma con una morfología verbal muy rica, el inglés utiliza estos phrasal verbs para añadir capas de significado que en español expresaríamos con verbos distintos. No es solo parar; es
dejar de hacer algo que hacías constantemente
o
rendirte ante una situación
. Dominar give up te ayudará a sonar mucho más natural, evitando el uso repetitivo de palabras más simples como stop o quit, permitiéndote expresar frustración, determinación o sacrificio con precisión nativa.
### How This Grammar Works
Para un estudiante de español, la estructura de los phrasal verbs puede parecer contraintuitiva. En español, el verbo es la unidad principal (por ejemplo, dejar). En inglés, give up funciona como una unidad semántica donde la partícula up actúa como un intensificador de finalización.
En español, tenemos el concepto de verbo + pronombre, pero en inglés, la partícula up modifica la acción de give para indicar que algo ha llegado a su fin absoluto.
Existen tres dominios principales donde give up opera:
  1. 1Cese de esfuerzo o rendición: Se usa cuando abandonas una lucha o un intento. Es el equivalente a rendirse. Ejemplo: I give up! (¡Me rindo!). Aquí, la partícula up sugiere que el esfuerzo ha subido hasta su límite y ya no puede continuar.
  2. 2Abandono de un hábito: Es el equivalente a dejar (de fumar, de beber, etc.). Aquí, up implica una limpieza o eliminación de una rutina. Ejemplo: I gave up smoking (Dejé de fumar).
  3. 3Renuncia o entrega: Es cuando entregas algo, ya sea un objeto físico o algo abstracto como un secreto o un derecho. Es similar a ceder o entregar.
| Concepto | Equivalente en español | Sentido de la partícula 'up'
|---|---|---|
| Give up (effort) | Rendirse | Finalización de la lucha |
| Give up (habit) | Dejar (un hábito) | Eliminación de la rutina |
| Give up (possession) | Entregar/Ceder | Transferencia de control |
La gran diferencia es que en español usamos verbos distintos para cada contexto, mientras que el inglés usa give up como una estructura flexible que depende enteramente del contexto de la conversación.
### Formation Pattern
La formación de give up sigue reglas específicas de separación (separability). Si el objeto es un sustantivo, puedes ponerlo en medio o al final. Si es un pronombre (it, them, me), debe ir en medio.
Además, si lo que dejas de hacer es otra acción, esa acción debe ir en gerundio (-ing), lo cual es una diferencia clave con el español, donde solemos usar el infinitivo (dejar de comer vs give up eating).
| Tipo de Objeto | Estructura | Ejemplo |
|---|---|---|
| Sustantivo (separado) | Give + objeto + up | Give your bad habits up |
| Sustantivo (junto) | Give + up + objeto | Give up your bad habits |
| Pronombre | Give + pronombre + up | Give it up (¡Correcto!) |
| Pronombre | Give + up + pronombre | Give up it (¡Incorrecto!) |
Ejemplos adicionales:
  • I have to give up eating sweets. (Tengo que dejar de comer dulces).
  • She gave up her seat for the elderly man. (Ella cedió su asiento al hombre mayor).
### When To Use It
Usamos give up en situaciones donde hay una carga emocional o un cambio de comportamiento.
  1. 1En la universidad o trabajo: Cuando un proyecto es demasiado difícil y decides parar.
    The project was too complex, so we had to give up.
  2. 2Salud y estilo de vida: Cuando decides cambiar un hábito.
    I decided to give up caffeine for better sleep.
  3. 3Juegos y retos: Cuando estás jugando un videojuego o haciendo un puzzle y no puedes más. "I don't know the answer, I give up!"
  4. 4Relaciones: Cuando usas give up on, significa perder la esperanza en alguien. "Don't give up on your dreams."
Es importante notar que give up implica una decisión consciente. No es algo que sucede por accidente; es una renuncia voluntaria.
### Common Mistakes
  1. 1El error del infinitivo: Los hispanohablantes suelen decir give up to smoke. Esto ocurre por interferencia del español dejar de fumar (donde usamos infinitivo). En inglés, después de give up, siempre debes usar el gerundio: give up smoking.
  2. 2Uso de pronombres: Es muy común escuchar give up it. Esto sucede porque en español el objeto va después del verbo (dámelo). En inglés, si el objeto es un pronombre, debe ir entre el verbo y la partícula: give it up.
  3. 3Confusión con 'stop': Muchos estudiantes usan give up para cualquier acción que se detiene, como I gave up the bus (queriendo decir que el autobús se detuvo). Give up implica voluntad o una rutina. Para objetos inanimados o acciones físicas simples, usa stop.
### Contrast With Similar Patterns
| Patrón | Significado | Contexto |
|---|---|---|
| Give up | Rendirse/Dejar un hábito | Implica esfuerzo o voluntad |
| Stop | Parar/Detenerse | Acción simple, sin carga emocional |
| Quit | Renunciar/Dejar | A menudo usado para trabajos o estudios |
| Give in | Ceder/Darse por vencido | Ceder ante la presión de otro |
La diferencia principal entre give up y give in es que give up es interno (tú decides parar), mientras que give in es externo (alguien te presiona y finalmente cedes).
### Quick FAQ
  1. 1¿Puedo usar 'give up' para decir que un coche se ha estropeado? No. Give up implica voluntad. Para un coche, usa broke down o stopped working.
  2. 2¿Cuál es la diferencia entre 'give up' y 'give up on'? Give up es dejar una acción o hábito. Give up on es dejar de creer en alguien o en un proyecto.
    I gave up on him
    significa que perdiste la fe en él.
  3. 3¿Es 'give up' formal o informal? Es un término neutro. Se puede usar tanto en una conversación de WhatsApp con amigos como en un contexto de oficina, siempre que el tono sea directo.

Conjugation of 'Give up'

Tense Subject Form Example
Present Simple
I/You/We/They
give up
I give up easily.
Present Simple
He/She/It
gives up
She gives up coffee.
Past Simple
All subjects
gave up
They gave up the search.
Present Continuous
All subjects
am/is/are giving up
I am giving up sugar.
Present Perfect
All subjects
have/has given up
He has given up smoking.
Future
All subjects
will give up
I will never give up.

Contractions with 'Give up'

Full Form Contraction Example
I have given up
I've given up
I've given up on him.
He has given up
He's given up
He's given up sweets.
I did not give up
I didn't give up
I didn't give up the fight.

Meanings

To stop doing something that you do regularly, or to stop trying to do something because it is too difficult.

1

Stopping a Habit

To cease a regular activity, often something unhealthy or time-consuming.

“She gave up coffee for Lent.”

“He's trying to give up social media for a month.”

2

Admitting Defeat

To stop trying to do something because you realize you cannot succeed.

“I couldn't solve the riddle, so I gave up.”

“Never give up, even when things get tough!”

3

Surrendering

To allow yourself to be caught by the police or an enemy.

“The thief gave himself up to the police.”

“The rebels were forced to give up their weapons.”

Reference Table

Reference table for Dejar y Rendirse (Rendirse)
Significado Contexto de Uso Ejemplo Sinónimos
Dejar de Intentar / Rendirse
Retos, juegos, discusiones
I `gave up` trying to solve the riddle.
Abandonar, ceder, conceder
Dejar un Hábito
Cambios de estilo de vida, adicciones
She `gave up` smoking last year.
Dejar, cesar, abstenerse de
Sacrificar / Ceder (a menudo a regañadientes)
Dar posesiones, información, derechos
He had to `give up` his favorite toy.
Renunciar, conceder, entregar
Admitir Derrota (en acertijo/pregunta)
Cuando no sabes la respuesta
Okay, I `give up`! What's the answer?
Conceder, sin respuesta
Perder la Esperanza (con 'on')
Creer en persona o situación
Don't `give up on` your dreams.
Abandonar la esperanza, perder la fe
Dejar de Funcionar (idiomático)
Máquinas viejas, a veces personas (obsoleto)
My old car finally `gave up the ghost`.
Averiarse, morir

Espectro de formalidad

Formal
I have decided to cease my efforts regarding this matter.

I have decided to cease my efforts regarding this matter. (Problem solving)

Neutral
I've given up on this problem.

I've given up on this problem. (Problem solving)

Informal
I'm done with this.

I'm done with this. (Problem solving)

Jerga
I'm out.

I'm out. (Problem solving)

Las Múltiples Vidas de 'Give Up'

Give Up

Significados

  • Dejar de Intentar / Rendirse Cease effort, admit defeat
  • Dejar un Hábito Quit an activity or addiction
  • Renunciar / Sacrificar Hand over or forgo something
  • Perder la Esperanza (con 'on') Stop believing in someone/something

Gramática

  • Verbo + Gerundio Always -ing form after 'give up' for activities
  • Separable Object can go between 'give' and 'up' (less common for some meanings)
  • Phrasal Verb Verb + preposition/adverb combo

Contextos Comunes

  • Retos Puzzles, tough tasks
  • Hábitos Smoking, sugary drinks
  • Juegos/Discusiones Conceding defeat
  • Metas Personales Dreams, studies

'Give Up' vs. Verbos Similares

Give Up
I `gave up` smoking. Quit permanently, often with effort.
I `gave up` on the puzzle. Stopped trying, admitted defeat.
He `gave up` his seat. Relinquished something.
Stop
I `stopped` smoking (for an hour). Cease, can be temporary.
I `stopped` at the red light. Pause movement.
The car `stopped` working. Ceased function (object).
Quit
I `quit` my job. Leave employment (more formal than 'give up job').
I `quit` smoking. Synonym for 'give up a habit'.
She `quit` the team. Leave a group or activity.
Give In
I `gave in` to peer pressure. Yield to external force/persuasion.
He `gave in` and bought the shoes. Reluctantly agreed after resisting.
Don't `give in` to temptation. Resist yielding to desire.

¿Decidiendo 'Give Up'?

1

¿Estás dejando de esforzarte o rindiéndote ante un desafío?

YES
Usa 'give up' (ej., 'I `give up` on this game').
NO
Ir a la siguiente pregunta.
2

¿Estás dejando un hábito o adicción?

YES
Usa 'give up' + gerundio (ej., 'She `gave up` coffee').
NO
Ir a la siguiente pregunta.
3

¿Estás renunciando o sacrificando algo?

YES
Usa 'give up' (ej., 'He `gave up` his lunch').
NO
Ir a la siguiente pregunta.
4

¿Es una pausa temporal?

YES
Usa 'stop' o 'take a break' (ej., 'I `stopped` working for a bit').
NO
Considera 'quit' para trabajos/equipos, u otros verbos específicos.

Objetos y Hábitos que 'Give Up'

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Esfuerzos/Metas

  • • a fight
  • • hope
  • • on a dream
  • • trying to learn
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Malos Hábitos

  • • smoking
  • • drinking
  • • junk food
  • • staying up late
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Posesiones/Derechos

  • • a seat
  • • a secret
  • • a job
  • • old clothes
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Cosas que Fallan

  • • the ghost (idiom)
  • • a machine
  • • an old system
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Ejemplos por nivel

1

I give up!

¡Me rindo!

2

Don't give up.

No te rindas.

3

I gave up the book.

Dejé el libro.

4

She gives up easily.

Ella se rinde fácilmente.

1

I want to give up smoking.

Quiero dejar de fumar.

2

He gave up his job last week.

Él dejó su trabajo la semana pasada.

3

Did you give up the guitar?

¿Dejaste la guitarra?

4

We didn't give up the search.

No abandonamos la búsqueda.

1

I've given up trying to understand him.

He dejado de intentar entenderlo.

2

She gave up her seat for the old man.

Ella cedió su asiento al anciano.

3

Don't give up on your dreams so quickly.

No renuncies a tus sueños tan rápido.

4

They finally gave up after hours of hiking.

Finalmente se rindieron después de horas de senderismo.

1

The suspect eventually gave himself up.

El sospechoso finalmente se entregó.

2

I had to give up my weekend to finish the report.

Tuve que sacrificar mi fin de semana para terminar el informe.

3

He gave up a promising career in law to become a chef.

Renunció a una carrera prometedora en derecho para convertirse en chef.

4

Why did you give up on the project halfway through?

¿Por qué abandonaste el proyecto a la mitad?

1

The old car finally gave up the ghost in the middle of the highway.

El coche viejo finalmente pasó a mejor vida en medio de la autopista.

2

She refused to give up her principles, even under immense pressure.

Se negó a renunciar a sus principios, incluso bajo una presión inmensa.

3

The treaty required both nations to give up their claims to the territory.

El tratado requería que ambas naciones renunciaran a sus reclamos sobre el territorio.

4

I've given up on the idea that things will ever return to normal.

He abandonado la idea de que las cosas vuelvan alguna vez a la normalidad.

1

To give up one's autonomy is a heavy price to pay for security.

Renunciar a la autonomía de uno es un precio alto a pagar por la seguridad.

2

The protagonist's decision to give up his quest marks the climax of the novel.

La decisión del protagonista de abandonar su búsqueda marca el clímax de la novela.

3

He has given up all pretense of being interested in the company's welfare.

Ha abandonado todo fingimiento de estar interesado en el bienestar de la empresa.

4

The sheer exhaustion caused him to give up any hope of reaching the summit.

El agotamiento puro hizo que abandonara cualquier esperanza de alcanzar la cima.

Fácil de confundir

Stopping and Quitting (Give up) vs Give up vs. Give in

Both involve stopping, but 'give up' is about effort/habit, while 'give in' is about surrendering to someone else's will.

Stopping and Quitting (Give up) vs Give up vs. Stop

Learners use 'stop' for everything, but 'give up' is more idiomatic for habits.

Stopping and Quitting (Give up) vs Give up vs. Quit

They are very similar, but 'quit' is more common for jobs.

Errores comunes

✗

I give up to play.

✓

I give up playing.

You must use the -ing form after give up.
✗

He give up.

✓

He gives up.

Don't forget the 's' for third person singular.
✗

I gave up it.

✓

I gave it up.

Pronouns must go between 'give' and 'up'.
✗

I give up on the book.

✓

I gave up the book.

Use 'give up' for objects; 'give up on' is usually for people or abstract goals.
✗

I gave up to smoke.

✓

I gave up smoking.

Using 'to smoke' implies you stopped something else in order to smoke.
✗

She has give up.

✓

She has given up.

Use the past participle 'given' with the present perfect.
✗

I give up my job.

✓

I quit my job.

While 'give up' is okay, 'quit' is more natural for employment.
✗

I gave in my hobby.

✓

I gave up my hobby.

Give in means to surrender to pressure; give up means to stop an activity.
✗

Don't give up me.

✓

Don't give up on me.

When the object is a person you are losing faith in, you need 'on'.
✗

He gave up himself.

✓

He gave himself up.

Reflexive pronouns must be placed in the middle.
✗

The machine gave up.

✓

The machine gave up the ghost.

For machines, 'gave up the ghost' is a common idiom for permanent failure.

Patrones de oraciones

I gave up ___ because it was too ___.

You should never give up on ___.

If I hadn't given up ___, I would be ___ now.

Real World Usage

Job Interview occasional

I never give up when faced with a difficult technical problem.

Texting a Friend very common

I give up, I can't find the restaurant. Where are you?

Doctor's Appointment common

You really need to give up smoking for your heart health.

Social Media constant

Don't give up! Your hard work will pay off. #motivation

Sports Coaching very common

Don't give up the ball so easily!

Travel/Public Transport occasional

Would you mind giving up your seat for this lady?

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Los Gerundios Son Tus Amigos

Recuerda siempre usar la forma '-ing' (gerundio) de un verbo justo después de 'give up' si hablas de dejar una actividad. Por ejemplo, di 'I gave up eating meat,' no 'I gave up to eat meat.' ¡Este es un error súper común!
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No Uses 'Give Up' Para Paradas Temporales

Si solo vas a hacer una pausa, usa 'stop' o 'take a break'. 'Give up' implica un abandono más permanente o rendición. Paras de ver una película para dormir, pero 'you give up on a series' si no te gusta.
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Domina 'Give Up On'

La frase 'give up on' es clave cuando dejas de creer en alguien o algo, o pierdes la esperanza. Usarla bien muestra una comprensión profunda. Practica frases como 'Never give up on yourself!'
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El Tono Importa con 'Give Up'

Aunque 'give up' puede ser neutral (como dejar un mal hábito), decir 'I give up' en una charla a veces implica frustración o un tono negativo de derrota. Cuida tu inflexión y lenguaje corporal, ¡especialmente en una entrevista de trabajo!

Smart Tips

Use 'give up' instead of 'stop' to sound more like a native speaker.

I stopped sugar. → I gave up sugar.

Always use 'trying', never 'to try'.

I gave up to try. → I gave up trying.

Just say 'I give up!' It's the perfect idiomatic response.

I will not play more. → I give up!

Remember the 'on'. 'Give up on' is for people; 'Give up' is for things.

Don't give up me. → Don't give up on me.

Pronunciación

/ɡɪv ˈʌp/

Phrasal Verb Stress

In phrasal verbs, the stress usually falls on the particle (up), not the verb (give).

giv-up

Linking

The 'v' in 'give' often links to the 'u' in 'up', sounding like 'gi-vup'.

Falling intonation for statements

I give up. ↘

Conveys finality and defeat.

Memorízalo

Mnemotecnia

UP means STOP. When you give it UP, you let it go to the sky and stop holding it.

Asociación visual

Imagine yourself holding a heavy bag labeled 'Smoking.' You lift it UP and let a balloon carry it away. You have given it up.

Rhyme

When the task is much too tough, say 'I give up, I've had enough!'

Story

John tried to climb the mountain. It was very steep. He looked at the summit and said, 'I give up.' He sat down and gave up his dream of reaching the top.

Word Web

QuitSurrenderStopRelinquishAbandonCeaseDesist

Desafío

Write down three things you have given up in your life and three things you will never give up on.

Notas culturales

There is a strong cultural emphasis on 'Never giving up' (grit). Giving up is often seen as a negative trait, though 'giving up a habit' is praised.

The 'stiff upper lip' mentality suggests one should not give up even in the face of extreme adversity.

The concept of 'Ganbaru' (doing one's best) makes 'giving up' (akirameru) a very significant and sometimes shameful decision.

The phrase 'give up' comes from the Old English 'giefan' (to give) and the adverb 'up'.

Inicios de conversación

“

Have you ever given up a bad habit?

“

What is something you will never give up on?

“

If a game is too hard, do you give up or keep trying?

“

Why do people give up on their New Year's resolutions?

Temas para diario

Write about a time you gave up on something. Why did you do it?
Describe a habit you would like to give up this year.
Argue for or against the statement: 'It is sometimes better to give up than to keep trying.'
Write a story about a person who refused to give up on their dream.

Errores comunes

Incorrect

Correcto

Incorrect

Correcto

Incorrect

Correcto

Incorrect

Correcto

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Test Yourself

Elige la forma correcta del verbo para completar la oración.

After years of trying, she finally `gave up` ___ to be an Olympic athlete.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: training
Cuando se refiere a dejar una actividad, el verbo que sigue a 'give up' debe estar en gerundio (forma -ing). Por lo tanto, 'gave up training' es correcto. ¡Lo tienes!
Encuentra y corrige el error en la oración. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

He gave up to smoke last month for his health.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: He gave up smoking last month for his health.
La forma correcta después de 'give up' al referirse a una actividad es el gerundio (forma -ing). Por lo tanto, 'smoking' es correcto, no 'to smoke'. ¡Buen ojo!
¿Qué oración usa 'give up' correctamente? Opción múltiple

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I will give up my old clothes to charity.
Para donar o entregar algo, se usa 'give up' (o 'give away'). 'Give up on' significa abandonar la esperanza o la creencia en algo/alguien. ¡Perfecto!
Traduce al inglés: 'Nunca te rindas en tus estudios.' Traducción

Translate into English: 'Nunca te rindas en tus estudios.'

Answer starts with: ["N...

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["Never give up on your studies.","Don't ever give up on your studies."]
La frase 'never give up on' se usa para expresar que no se abandona la creencia o el esfuerzo en algo, como tus estudios. ¡Bien hecho!

Score: /4

Ejercicios de practica

8 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.

I gave up ___ (eat) meat three years ago.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: eating
After 'give up', we use the gerund (-ing) form.
Choose the correct phrasal verb. Opción múltiple

The math problem was too hard, so I ___.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: gave up
To stop trying because something is hard is to 'give up'.
Correct the error in the sentence. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

He gave up to play the piano.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: He gave up playing the piano.
The infinitive 'to play' is incorrect; use the gerund 'playing'.
Put the words in the correct order. Sentence Building

up / never / on / give / dreams / your

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Never give up on your dreams.
The standard order is Adverb + Verb + Particle + Preposition + Object.
Complete the dialogue. Dialogue Completion

A: Are you still learning Japanese? B: No, it was too difficult, so I ___.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: gave it up
Pronouns like 'it' must go between 'gave' and 'up'.
Match the sentence to its meaning. Match Pairs

1. I gave up sugar. 2. I gave in to the kids.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 1: Stopped a habit, 2: Surrendered to pressure
Give up is for habits; give in is for yielding to others.
Which sentence is correct? Opción múltiple

Select the grammatically correct sentence.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: She has given up on her brother.
Present perfect requires the past participle 'given'.
Fill in the blank.

The criminal gave ___ up to the police.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: himself
We use reflexive pronouns when someone surrenders themselves.

Score: /8

Practice Bank

12 exercises
Completar huecos

Don't `give up` ___ your dreams!

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: on
Error Correction

My phone is old, it will give up soon.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: My phone is old, it will give up the ghost soon.
Opción múltiple

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: The child eventually gave in to his mother's request.
Traducción

Translate into English: 'Ella renunció a su trabajo para viajar por el mundo.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["She gave up her job to travel the world.","She quit her job to travel the world."]
Sentence Reorder

Arrange these words into a sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: You should never give up on learning.
Match Pairs

Match the following:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched
Completar huecos

I'm trying to `give up` ___ fast food for a healthier lifestyle.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: eating
Error Correction

The police asked him to give up his wallet.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: The police asked him to give up his wallet.
Opción múltiple

Choose the most appropriate sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: The research team gave up their hypothesis after new evidence.
Traducción

Translate into English: 'Ella nunca se da por vencida cuando hay un desafío.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["She never gives up when there's a challenge.","She never gives up when a challenge arises."]
Sentence Reorder

Arrange these words into a sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: He decided to give up the dream of moving.
Match Pairs

Match the meaning to the context:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched

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Preguntas frecuentes (8)

Not exactly. `Stop` is a general word for ending an action. `Give up` usually implies that you are stopping a habit or stopping an effort because it is difficult.

No, that is incorrect. When using a pronoun like `it`, it must go in the middle: `I gave it up.`

It means you have lost hope that they will change or succeed. For example, `I've given up on him ever being on time.`

It is neutral. You can use it in daily conversation, but also in many professional contexts. However, in very formal writing, you might use `cease` or `discontinue`.

The past tense is `gave up`. For example, `I gave up smoking last year.`

You can, but `quit` is more common. `I quit my job` sounds more natural than `I gave up my job.`

`Give up` is about stopping an effort or habit. `Give in` is about surrendering to someone else's pressure or demands.

In English, many phrasal verbs and verbs followed by prepositions require the gerund (-ing) form of the following verb.

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In Other Languages

Spanish moderate

Dejar de / Rendirse

English requires the -ing form, Spanish requires the infinitive.

French moderate

Arrêter / Abandonner

The use of the gerund in English is the main hurdle for French speakers.

German high

Aufgeben / Aufhören

German speakers often find the phrasal structure intuitive but must learn the -ing rule.

Japanese low

Yameru / Akirameru

English 'give up' is more versatile than the specific Japanese verbs.

Arabic low

Istislām / Tark

Arabic uses distinct roots for different types of 'giving up'.

Chinese moderate

Fàngqì (放弃)

Chinese has no verb conjugation, so the 'give/gave/given' forms are the main challenge.

Learning Path

Prerequisites

Previous
Cómo usar 'Cut Down On' (Reducir Hábitos)
Next
Encontrar por casualidad (Come across)

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