gave up, quit
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| First | desisti | desistimos |
| Third | desistiu | desistiram |
O segundo ratinho não desistiu.
The second little mouse didn't give up.
— Prenda-Me se For Capaz (2002)
Que desistiu dos estudos, porque está vendendo hambúrgueres agora?
Who dropped out of school because they're selling hamburgers now?
— Adeus, Lênin! (2003)
Ele desistiu de ir para o exterior estudar por causa da morte repentina do pai.
He gave up on going abroad to study because of his father's sudden death.
You were the one who gave up.
Embora tenha tentado várias vezes, ele não desistiu.
Although he tried several times, he did not give up.
Tom desistiu repentinamente.
Tom suddenly gave up.