otorgar
award · grant
Dar algo a una persona como un premio, un permiso, un honor o un derecho de forma oficial.
Definition & meaning
Otorgar means to grant, award, or confer something, such as a right, benefit, honor, or permission. It often implies a formal decision by a person or institution with authority.
In legal contexts, it can also mean to execute or formally authorize a document, such as a will or a deed.
Grammar & Word origin
- Verb: Regular -ar verb.
- Usage: Usually takes a direct object: the thing granted or formally executed. The recipient is often introduced with a.
- Origin: From a Latin verb related to auctor, meaning “author” or “authority.”
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- conceder — “to grant” or “concede”; often used for requests, permissions, or rights.
- concederse — “to be granted” or “to grant oneself”; the reflexive form has a different grammatical use.
- conferir — “to confer”; especially formal, often used for honors, titles, or authority.
Antonyms:
- denegar — “to deny” or “refuse,” especially a request.
- revocar — “to revoke”; it cancels something previously granted rather than refusing it initially.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
El director decidió otorgar un premio especial al mejor estudiante.verb
The director decided to award a special prize to the best student.
Este año quieren otorgar más recursos a la educación.verb
This year they want to grant more resources to education.
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