Conceda (en. Grant)
/kon.θe.ˈða/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To give or award something to someone.
The judge decided to grant the defendant parole.
El juez decidió conceder la libertad condicional al acusado.
To acknowledge or admit the truth of something.
In his statement, he conceded that he had made a mistake.
En su declaración, él concedió que había cometido un error.
To allow something to be done.
The teacher granted additional time to complete the exam.
El maestro concedió tiempo adicional para completar el examen.
Etymology
From Latin 'concedere', which means 'to give together'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
grant a permission
give authorization to do something.
conceder un permiso
grant a favor
give help to someone in the form of a favor.
conceder un favor
grant an interview
give time or opportunity for a formal conversation.
conceder una entrevista
Related Words
concession
Action of granting something.
concesión
granting
One that grants or awards.
concedente
granting
Action of granting; permission or authorization given.
concedimiento
Slang Meanings
To give up in a discussion.
I didn't want to concede, but I finally gave in.
No quería darle la razón, pero finalmente concedí.
To allow someone to do what they want.
After arguing, in the end, I conceded and let them choose the movie.
Después de discutir, al final concedí y dejé que eligiera la película.