Cedido (en. Ceded)

/θeˈðiðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has been transferred or donated to another.
The land was ceded to the town hall to build a park.
El terreno fue cedido al ayuntamiento para construir un parque.
That has shown flexibility or has renounced something.
The loaned player showed great professionalism during his time at the club.
El jugador cedido mostró gran profesionalismo durante su tiempo en el club.

Etymology

From the verb 'cede', which originates from the Latin 'cedere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ceded to
delivered to someone for a specific purpose.
cedido a
to be ceded
to be in a condition of having been transferred.
ser cedido
ceded by
indicates the person or entity that has made the concession.
cedido por

Related Words

cede
To give or transfer something.
ceder
cession
Act of yielding something to another person.
cesión
concession
Delivery of a right or privilege to someone.
concesión

Slang Meanings

Term used in soccer to refer to a player who is loaned to another team.
The club made an agreement for the player to join on loan for a season.
El club hizo un acuerdo para que el jugador se uniera cedido por una temporada.
In an informal context, it can refer to someone who has given up their rights or opinion.
Don't be ceded, stand up for your point of view.
No seas cedido, defiende tu punto de vista.