What is the Spanish word for "decline"?

Learn how to say "decline" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

decline

Spanish

rechazar

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Alternative translations of "decline"

declinar
disminuir
decaer
bajar

Examples of how to use "decline" in Spanish

English
I must decline your generous offer.
Spanish
Debo rechazar su generosa oferta.
English
I decline the invitation politely.
Spanish
Declino la invitación cortésmente.
English
She declined the job last week.
Spanish
Ella rechazó el trabajo la semana pasada.
English
They are declining the offer now.
Spanish
Ellos están rechazando la oferta ahora.
English
He has declined the extra work.
Spanish
Él ha rechazado el trabajo extra.

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I must decline your generous offer.

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