forfeited

• Describe algo que se ha perdido, cedido o entregado como consecuencia de un delito, incumplimiento de contrato o falta de cumplimiento de una condición; también se aplica a derechos o bienes que se han declarado perdidos o decomisados.

Describes something that has been surrendered or given up as a penalty for a crime, breach of contract, or failure to fulfill a condition.

1. Lost or surrendered as a penaltyB2formal

   Given up or taken away as a punishment or consequence of a breach of rules or law.

   Perdido o cedido como sanción

   • The forfeited deposit was returned to the landlord.
   • He lost his forfeited rights to the property.
   • The team's forfeited match cost them the championship.

   Sinónimosforfeitlostrelinquished

2. Relinquished voluntarilyB2formal

   Given up or surrendered willingly, often in exchange for something else.

   Renunciado voluntariamente

   • She forfeited her claim to the inheritance.
   • The company forfeited its license due to non-compliance.
   • He forfeited his chance to win by withdrawing early.

   Sinónimosabandonedrelinquished

   Antónimoskeptmaintainedretained

• 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