B2 Expression Neutral

Darse por vencido.

Give up.

Meaning

To surrender or abandon an effort after trying, admitting defeat.

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Cultural Background

Commonly used in sports commentary. Often paired with 'ni modo' when giving up. Used in daily life to express frustration with bureaucracy. Used to encourage resilience.

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Gender agreement

Always check if you are male or female when using 'vencido/a'.

Meaning

To surrender or abandon an effort after trying, admitting defeat.

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Gender agreement

Always check if you are male or female when using 'vencido/a'.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

No te ____ por vencido.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: das

The subject is 'tú', so the reflexive verb is 'te das'.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A2

No te ____ por vencido.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: das

The subject is 'tú', so the reflexive verb is 'te das'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It is neutral.

Related Phrases

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Tirar la toalla

synonym

To give up

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