dimitir
verbUpper-intermediate
What does “dimitir” mean in English?
to resign
to resign (dimitir de + post — voluntarily leave a position; always intransitive)
Example sentences
El consejero decidió dimitir tras las revelaciones sobre su participación en los contratos irregulares.
The board member decided to resign following revelations about his involvement in irregular contracts.
Tres secretarios de estado dimitieron en protesta por la nueva política energética del gobierno.
Three secretaries of state resigned in protest at the government's new energy policy.
How to use it
Dimitir means 'to resign' from a position. Intransitive. Structure: dimitir (de + position). Fixed in professional and political registers. More formal than renunciar (renounce/give up — broader use). Collocation: presentar la dimisión = to hand in one's resignation.
Common mistake
Dimitir (resign from a post — intransitive) vs. renunciar a (give up/renounce — takes a + noun). 'Dimitió del cargo' = he resigned from the post. 'Renunció al premio' = he declined the award. Don't confuse.
Topics
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Reference
This entry’s teaching guidance follows Plan Curricular del Instituto Cervantes (Instituto Cervantes), B2 Funciones 6.72.