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forfeit in Spanish

forfeit in Spanish is penalización, prenda, desmerecer — forfeit means to lose or give up something as a penalty for breaking a rule or agreement.

forfeit in Spanish

penalización
noun
A penalty for or consequence of a misdemeanor.
prenda
noun
Something deposited and redeemable by a sportive fine as part of a game.
desmerecer
verb
To suffer the loss of something by wrongdoing or non-compliance
desistir
verb
To suffer the loss of something by wrongdoing or non-compliance
perder
verb
To suffer the loss of something by wrongdoing or non-compliance
renunciar a
verb
To suffer the loss of something by wrongdoing or non-compliance
sacrificar
verb
To suffer the loss of something by wrongdoing or non-compliance
abandonar
verb
To be guilty of a misdeed; to be criminal; to transgress.
rendirse
verb
To be guilty of a misdeed; to be criminal; to transgress.

What does "forfeit" mean?

  1. verb To lose or give up something as a penalty for breaking a rule or agreement.
    "Players who arrive late forfeit their turn."
  2. noun Something lost or given up as a penalty.
    "The team took the forfeit rather than play a weakened lineup."
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forfeit in a sentence

  • Players who arrive late forfeit their turn.
  • She forfeited her deposit by canceling at the last minute.
  • The team took the forfeit rather than play a weakened lineup.

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What is "forfeit" in Spanish?

"forfeit" in Spanish is penalización, prenda, desmerecer. forfeit means: To lose or give up something as a penalty for breaking a rule or agreement.

How do you use "forfeit" in a sentence?

Example: "Players who arrive late forfeit their turn." In Spanish, "forfeit" is penalización, prenda, desmerecer.

Are there other ways to say "forfeit" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 9 translations listed for "forfeit": penalización, prenda, desmerecer, desistir, perder, renunciar a.

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