Concedía (en. Granted)

/konθeˈðia/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To give something that is claimed or requested.

She granted her support to the cause.

Ella concedía su apoyo a la causa.

To accept or admit something, usually in a debate.

After the discussion, he conceded that his argument was not that strong.

Tras la discusión, él concedía que su argumento no era tan sólido.

To allow oneself to deviate from a rule or norm.

A small indulgence was allowed in his diet.

Se concedía una pequeña indulgencia en su dieta.

From Latin 'concedere', which means to yield or allow.

to grant permission

To give authorization to do something.

conceder un permiso

to grant an advantage

To offer an additional opportunity or benefit.

conceder una ventaja

concession

The action of granting something.

concesión

granted

What has been granted or allowed.

concedido

To hit the nail on the head

He conceded that his friend was right, hitting the nail on the head.

Concedía en que su amigo tenía razón, dar en el clavo.

To lend a hand

Whenever he can, he lends a hand to those in need.

Siempre que puede, concede una mano a quienes lo necesitan.