otorgar
Del latín 'otorgāre', que significa 'dar' o 'conceder'.
VERB
(1)
[/otoɾˈɣaɾ/es-ES]
to grant
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to bestow
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to award
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to give
informal
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to confer
formal
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to allow
contextual
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permission
untranslatable
(Concept of granting permission doesn't always translate directly into English verbs.)
To formally give, grant, or confer something, such as a right, a privilege, an award, a document, or official permission. This verb implies an official or authoritative act of bestowing.
Verbo regular
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| otorgar |
- El ayuntamiento decidió otorgar la licencia de construcción. — The city council decided to grant the building permit.
- Le otorgaron el premio por su destacada trayectoria profesional. — They awarded him the prize for his outstanding professional career.
- La ley le otorga ciertos derechos a los ciudadanos. — The law grants certain rights to citizens.
register: formal