renuncia, abdica, prescinde
1. Third person singular present tense of 'forgo': to go without something desired or to decline to take or use something
She forgoes dessert to maintain her diet.
Ela renuncia à sobremesa para manter sua dieta.
2. To abstain from or refrain from doing something
The company forgoes short-term profits for long-term sustainability.
A empresa abdica dos lucros de curto prazo pela sustentabilidade de longo prazo.
3. To precede or go before (archaic usage)
As the introduction forgoes the main text, context is important.
Como a introdução precede o texto principal, o contexto é importante.
In American English, 'forgoes' is commonly used in business and personal finance contexts, reflecting a culture that values choice and decision-making. In Brazilian Portuguese, the equivalent 'renuncia' or 'abre mão' is used similarly but 'abre mão' carries a more casual, everyday tone. The word emphasizes voluntary sacrifice or restraint.
NYC Slang
passes on, gives up, skips
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