Concedió (en. Granted)

/konθeˈðjo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To grant or give something that was requested.
The boss granted the day off to his employees.
El jefe concedió el día libre a sus empleados.
To acknowledge the validity of an argument or opinion.
In the discussion, she conceded that her argument had merit.
En la discusión, ella concedió que su argumento tenía mérito.
To accede to a request or petition.
The government granted subsidies to small businesses.
El gobierno concedió subsidios a las pequeñas empresas.

Etymology

From Latin 'concedere', which means 'to give, to permit'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

grant a favor
To give a benefit or favor to someone.
conceder un favor
grant rights
To grant rights or freedoms to individuals or groups.
conceder derechos
grant a request
To accede to someone's demand or request.
conceder una solicitud

Related Words

grant
To give something to someone, especially a right or recognition.
conceder
concession
The act of granting something or an action of permitting.
concesión
granted
Something that has been accepted or granted.
concedido

Slang Meanings

To indulge oneself or grant a right among friends.
At the party, everyone indulged themselves with a couple of drinks.
En la fiesta, todos se concedieron un par de copas.
To allow someone to do what they want.
I granted you the freedom to choose your path in life.
Te concedí la libertad de elegir tu camino en la vida.