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    Conceder (en. Grant)

    /konθeðeɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To give something that is requested.
    The bank decided to grant the requested loan.
    El banco decidió conceder el préstamo solicitado.
    To accept or admit something.
    The professor conceded that he had made an error in the evaluation.
    El profesor concedió que había cometido un error en la evaluación.
    To acknowledge the validity of an argument.
    The defendant conceded that his testimony was not truthful.
    El acusado concedió que su testimonio no era verídico.
    To grant a right or privilege.
    The government granted licenses for the new business.
    El gobierno concedió licencias para la nueva empresa.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'concedere', which means 'to give together' or 'to accept'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to grant the floor
    To give someone the opportunity to speak in a meeting.
    conceder la palabra
    to grant a favor
    To offer or allow something that has been requested.
    conceder un favor
    to grant rights
    To grant privileges or legal rights to an individual or group.
    conceder derechos

    Related Words

    concession
    Act of granting something, especially a right or privilege.
    concesión
    dealer
    Person or company that receives a concession to operate a business.
    concesionario

    Slang Meanings

    To give something without resistance.
    He granted me the last slice of pizza without complaining.
    Me concedió el último trozo de pizza sin quejarse.
    Acceptance of a defeat in a debate.
    In the end, he conceded that his argument made no sense.
    Al final, concedió que su argumento no tenía sentido.