abdicar

Senses

1. 1.

   to abdicate

   to renounce or give up a throne, position, or power formally

2. 2.

   to give up, to renounce

   to voluntarily relinquish a right, claim, or privilege

3. 3.

   to forgo, to do without

   to choose not to have or use something; to sacrifice

Examples

• "O rei abdicou do trono em favor de seu filho."

  The king abdicated the throne in favor of his son.

• "Ela não vai abdicar dos seus sonhos por ninguém."

  She won't give up her dreams for anyone.

• "Tive que abdicar de algumas regalias para economizar dinheiro."

  I had to forgo some perks to save money.

Usage

Typically used with the preposition "de" (abdicar de algo). Common in both formal contexts (political/legal abdication) and everyday speech (giving up rights, desires, or comforts). Note that it implies a voluntary, often difficult choice rather than forced loss.