rendamos

Rendamos is a Spanish verb form that appears in the present subjunctive first‑person plural of rendir, meaning “to surrender,” “to yield,” or “to render.” In the phrase “que nosotros rendamos,” it functions as a request or exhortation, often translating to “let us surrender” or “let us yield.” The construction is typical of clauses that express wishes, doubts, or commands directed at a group that includes the speaker.

Etymologically, rendir derives from the Latin rendere, which originally signified “to give back” or “to restore.” Over time the verb acquired additional senses, including “to give up,” “to submit,” and “to produce” (as in “rendir frutos” – “to bear fruit”). The subjunctive form rendamos emerges in contexts where the outcome is uncertain or desired rather than asserted.

In contemporary Spanish, rendamos appears in political rhetoric, literary works, and everyday conversation. Politicians may use it to rally supporters toward collective action, as in “Rendamos nuestras voces al cambio,” while authors may employ it to convey internal conflict or collective resolve. The phrase also surfaces in religious texts and prayers, invoking collective humility or repentance.

Beyond its grammatical role, rendamos has been adopted as a brand name and as the title of several artistic projects, capitalizing on its connotations of surrender and transformation. In these instances, the term is stylized in uppercase or combined with visual elements to convey a sense of collective empowerment through relinquishment.