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    Ceder (en. Give)

    /θeˈðeɾ/ (España), /seˈðeɾ/ (Latinoamérica)

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To yield or submit to something or someone.
    I decided to yield to the pressure of the group.
    Decidí ceder ante la presión del grupo.
    To transfer rights or properties to another person.
    I am going to transfer my rights over the property to my brother.
    Voy a ceder mis derechos sobre la propiedad a mi hermano.
    To reduce the intensity of something.
    The pain began to subside after taking the medication.
    El dolor comenzó a ceder después de tomar el medicamento.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cedere', which means 'to go, walk, retreat'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    yield the right of way
    Allowing another vehicle or pedestrian to go first.
    ceder el paso
    yield to pressure
    To give in or submit to the influence of external factors.
    ceder ante la presión
    transfer rights
    Legally transferring certain rights to another party.
    ceder derechos

    Related Words

    cede
    First person singular form of the present subjunctive of the verb 'cede'.
    cede
    exceed
    To surpass a limit or established level.
    exceder

    Slang Meanings

    Yield the floor
    In a discussion, I decided to yield the floor to my colleague.
    En una discusión, decidí ceder la palabra a mi compañero.
    Yield space
    On the subway, it's always good to yield space to the elderly.
    En el metro, siempre es bueno ceder espacio a los ancianos.