Concedo (en. I grant)

/konˈθe.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To accept or acknowledge what is said.
I concede that you are right on this point.
Concedo que tienes razón en este punto.
To give something to someone, especially in a formal context.
The secretary granted the applicant the necessary permission.
La secretaria concedió al solicitante el permiso necesario.
To allow something to be done.
The teacher granted additional time for the exam.
El profesor concedió tiempo adicional para el examen.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

To concede someone the right
Accepting that someone is right.
Conceder la razón
To grant a permission
Giving authorization to do something.
Conceder un permiso
To grant the right
Granting someone the legal capacity to do something.
Conceder el derecho

Related Words

concession
Action of granting.
concesión
to grant
Synonym of the verb I concede.
conceder
granted
What has been granted.
concedido

Slang Meanings

To concede something in a joking tone.
Of course, I concede to do what you want, but only today!
¡Claro, concedo hacer lo que quieras, pero solo hoy!
To concede as a form of surrender.
In light of his arguments, I conceded and accepted his proposal.
Ante sus argumentos, concedí y acepté su propuesta.