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dimisión

resignation

noun dee-mee-SYOHN Less Common

Usage Note

Dimisión specifically refers to the act of resigning from a post or office — presentar la dimisión is the standard phrase for 'to hand in one's resignation'. The verb is dimitir. Do not confuse with renuncia, which is broader and covers any renouncing.

Examples

"El ministro presentó su dimisión ayer."

Natural Translation

The minister handed in his resignation yesterday.

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