Spanish Conversation · Level 48
74 words
Spanish word
otorgar
Pronunciation
IPA/otoɾˈɣaɾ/
Meaning
- verbgrant
Example
El profesor va a otorgar más tiempo para el examen.
The teacher is going to grant more time for the exam.
More examples
La organización decidió otorgar reconocimiento a los voluntarios.
The organization decided to grant recognition to the volunteers.
Core concept
Authority signing and handing a decree.
Common phrases
otorgar derechos
grant rights
otorgar reconocimiento
grant recognition
otorgar poderes
grant powers
Similar words
dar: Give a physical item, favor, or opportunity directly to someone.
ofrecer: Present or make available a product, service, or option for someone to accept.
conceder: Approve a request or claim and thereby grant the requested permission or right.
brindar: Provide help, support, or an opportunity out of goodwill or to assist someone.
Definition in Spanish
Dar o conceder algo de modo formal o legal, frecuentemente por decisión de una autoridad o mediante un acto oficial.
Word origin
Derived from Latin auctor 'authority' through medieval Romance, the verb stresses an institutional act of granting and relates to Portuguese outorgar.
Usage tips
- Commonly collocates with permiso, beca, licencia and normally appears as otorgar X a Y (grant X to Y) with the recipient introduced by a.