Spanish Conversation · Level 117
59 words
Spanish word
adjudicación
Pronunciation
IPA/aðxuðikaˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounassignment
Example
La adjudicación de las tareas fue clara.
The assignment of the tasks was clear.
More examples
La adjudicación por sorteo de las entradas fue justa.
The lottery allocation of the tickets was fair.
Core concept
Administrative decision that assigns a right, contract, or responsibility to a specific entity.
Common phrases
adjudicación por sorteo
lottery allocation
adjudicación de entradas
ticket allocation
Similar words
contrato: Creates a binding written contract that defines each party's rights and duties.
asignación: Designates an item, duty, or resource for a specific person or location.
permiso: Authorizes someone, usually temporarily, to carry out a particular action.
licencia: Issues a formal permit or certificate that legally allows a designated activity.
Definition in Spanish
Resultado formal de conceder o asignar algo a una entidad o persona mediante resolución, contrato o concurso público.
Word origin
From the verb adjudicar (ultimately from Latin ad- + judicāre 'to judge'), with -ción creating a noun that denotes the official decision or grant resulting from that act.
Usage tips
- Formal register word found in resolutions and contracts, while everyday speakers normally use phrases like me asignaron or me dieron to sound more natural.
Other meanings
- distributionnoun
- awardnoun
Opposites
- cancelacióncancellationnoun
Related words
- adjudicarallocateverb
- adjudicadoallocatedadjective