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    Otorgado (en. Granted)

    /otoɾˈɣaðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to something that has been delivered or granted by an authority.
    The award was granted to the best student of the year.
    El premio fue otorgado al mejor estudiante del año.
    Indicates that a benefit or a right has been provided.
    The subsidy granted to families is a great financial support.
    El subsidio otorgado a las familias es un gran apoyo económico.
    Reference to permits or licenses that have been authorized.
    The construction permit was granted after the review of the plans.
    El permiso de construcción fue otorgado tras la revisión de los planes.

    Etymology

    From the verb "otorgar," which comes from the Latin "otorgare," meaning "to give" or "to grant."

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    awarded prize
    Recognition or award officially delivered.
    premio otorgado
    granted right
    Authority or privilege that has been granted to a person.
    derecho otorgado
    issued license
    Permission that has been authorized by a competent entity.
    licencia otorgada

    Related Words

    grant
    To give something or grant a right.
    otorgar
    assign
    To designate or determine to whom something belongs.
    asignar
    concede
    To give something formally or officially.
    conceder

    Slang Meanings

    An undeserved award received.
    I just won an award, but I think it was a last-minute grant.
    Acabo de ganar un premio, pero creo que fue un otorgado de última hora.
    Something that is given easily.
    That job is considered a grant; it doesn't require much effort.
    Ese trabajo lo califican como un otorgado, no requiere mucho esfuerzo.