rechazo
rejection
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/reˈtʃaθo/
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Cultural Note
'Miedo al rechazo' (fear of rejection) is a universal concept in dating. In Spanish culture, the sting of rejection can be amplified by the social nature of nightlife — being turned down in front of friends at a bar or discoteca can feel especially public. The phrase 'dar calabazas' is the idiomatic way to say someone got rejected.
📝 Example Sentences
El rechazo duele, pero hay que seguir adelante.
Rejection hurts, but you have to move on.
Tiene miedo al rechazo y por eso no se atreve a hablarle.
He's afraid of rejection, and that's why he doesn't dare talk to her.