forfeit

• Describe algo que se ha perdido o entregado como castigo por un error, fracaso o violación de reglas, o que ha sido confiscado o arrebatado.

Describes something that is lost or given up as a penalty for a mistake, failure, or breach of rules.

1. Lost or surrenderedB2formal

   Given up or lost as a penalty for a mistake, crime, or failure to fulfill an obligation.

   Perdido o cedido como penalización

   • The team's victory was forfeit after they broke the rules.
   • His deposit was forfeit when he canceled the reservation.
   • The prize was declared forfeit due to the contestant's disqualification.

   Sinónimoslostrelinquished

   Antónimosearnedkeptretainedwon

• Algo que se pierde, se entrega o se paga como castigo por un error, delito o incumplimiento de una obligación.

A noun referring to something that is lost, surrendered, or given up as a penalty for a mistake, crime, or failure to fulfill an obligation.

1. Penalty or lossB2formal

   Something that is lost or given up as a penalty for a mistake, failure, or breach of rules.

   Multa o pérdida

   • He had to pay a forfeit for breaking the contract.
   • The team accepted the forfeit after the player was disqualified.
   • The forfeit for missing the deadline was a fine.

   Sinónimosconfiscationfineforfeiturelossmulctpenaltysanction

   Antónimosgainprizereward

2. Game penaltyB1informal

   An item or amount of money that a player must give up when they lose a game or fail to follow the rules.

   Penalización en un juego

   • In the card game, the loser had to pay a forfeit.
   • The children played a game where the forfeit was to sing a song.
   • He had to hand over his watch as a forfeit.

   Sinónimosfineforfeituremulctpenalty

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de perder o renunciar a algo, como un derecho, un bien o una oportunidad, generalmente como castigo por un error, una falta o por exigencia legal.

A verb used to indicate the act of losing or giving up something as a penalty for a mistake, failure, or legal requirement.

1. Lose as a penaltyB2formal

   To lose or give up something as a penalty for a mistake, crime, or failure to follow rules.

   Perder como penalización

   • He forfeited his deposit by canceling the reservation.
   • The team forfeited the game due to a lack of players.
   • She forfeited her right to appeal by missing the deadline.

   Sinónimosforgogive uploserelinquishsacrificesurrenderwaiveyield

2. Give up voluntarilyB2formal

   To voluntarily give up something, often as a sacrifice or to achieve a greater goal.

   Renunciar voluntariamente

   • He forfeited his vacation time to finish the project.
   • She forfeited her share of the inheritance to her siblings.
   • They forfeited their privacy for the sake of fame.

   Sinónimosabandoncederelinquishrenouncesacrificesurrenderwaiveyield

   Antónimosholdkeeppossessretain