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    Otorga (en. Grants)

    /oˈtoɾɣa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To grant a right or property.
    The government grants subsidies to farmers.
    El gobierno otorga subsidios a los agricultores.
    To give a title or academic degree.
    The university grants diplomas to its graduates.
    La universidad otorga diplomas a sus egresados.
    To provide permission or authorization.
    The entity grants licenses to operate businesses.
    La entidad otorga licencias para operar negocios.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'otorgare', which means 'to give' or 'to grant'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    grants authority
    Grants power or authority to someone.
    otorga la autoridad
    the award is granted
    The award is granted to someone.
    se otorga el premio
    to grant trust
    To provide security or certainty to someone.
    otorgar confianza

    Related Words

    granting
    Action of granting.
    otorgamiento
    granter
    Someone who grants.
    otorgante
    grantable
    That can be granted.
    otorgable

    Slang Meanings

    Granting something in exchange for a favor.
    Sometimes at work, favors are granted to get a promotion.
    A veces en el trabajo, se otorgan favores para conseguir un ascenso.