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abdicate in Spanish

abdicate in Spanish is abdicar — abdicate means to formally give up a position of power, especially a throne.

abdicate in Spanish

abdicar
verb

What does "abdicate" mean?

  1. verb To formally give up a position of power, especially a throne.
    "The king abdicated in favor of his younger brother."
  2. verb To fail to carry out a duty or responsibility one is expected to fulfill.
    "Critics said the board had abdicated its responsibility to oversee spending."
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abdicate in a sentence

  • The king abdicated in favor of his younger brother.
  • Critics said the board had abdicated its responsibility to oversee spending.

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What is "abdicate" in Spanish?

"abdicate" in Spanish is abdicar. abdicate means: To formally give up a position of power, especially a throne.

How do you use "abdicate" in a sentence?

Example: "The king abdicated in favor of his younger brother." In Spanish, "abdicate" is abdicar.

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