Concedido (en. Granted)

/konθeˈðiðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Granted or accepted, often in terms of rights or privileges.
The permission was granted by the authorities.
El permiso fue concedido por las autoridades.
Recognized as valid or true.
That fact is conceded by the majority of experts.
Ese hecho es concedido por la mayoría de los expertos.
It refers to something that is given or bestowed.
The title was granted after many years of study.
El título fue concedido tras muchos años de estudio.

Etymology

From the verb 'concede', which comes from the Latin 'concedere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

granted right
It refers to having been granted authorization or privilege.
concedido el derecho
to be granted
To be in a position to receive something as a favor or a right.
ser concedido
granted to the circumstances
To accept that conditions have changed and adaptive decisions must be made.
concedido a las circunstancias

Related Words

to concede
To give something to someone, to grant a right.
conceder
to consent
To accept or allow something.
consentir
to affirm
To declare something as true.
afirmar

Slang Meanings

Recognized in an informal context, often in discussions.
That point is already conceded, there’s no need to keep arguing.
Ese punto ya está concedido, no hay que seguir discutiendo.
Letting someone win in a debate or discussion.
I conceded that his argument was valid.
Le concedí que su argumento era válido.