What is the Spanish word for "refuse"?

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

English

refuse

Spanish

negarse

Learn 20,000 Spanish words in context

Master Spanish vocabulary with our scientifically-proven spaced repetition app

Free to download

Alternative translations of "refuse"

rechazar
rehusar

Examples of how to use "refuse" in Spanish

English
I refuse to answer that question.
Spanish
Me niego a responder esa pregunta.
English
I refuse to eat the spicy soup.
Spanish
Me niego a comer la sopa picante.
English
She refused the job offer yesterday.
Spanish
Ella rechazó la oferta de trabajo ayer.
English
They are refusing to answer now.
Spanish
Ellos se están negando a responder ahora.
English
He has refused help from strangers.
Spanish
Él ha rechazado ayuda de desconocidos.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "refuse" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use its Spanish translation naturally.

Test Yourself with Flashcards

Card 1 of 5
Score: 0/0
Translate to Spanish
I refuse to answer that question.

Learn 20,000 Spanish words in context

Master Spanish vocabulary with our scientifically-proven spaced repetition app

Free to download
What is the Spanish word for "refuse"? | Habladoo