concedido
/konθedido/from spelling rules
In Spanish, 'granted' is expressed as concedido.
Used to concede a point (adv).
Meaning: used to concede a point (adv)
What does it mean word for word?
concedido is the past participle of the verb conceder, which means to grant, concede or allow.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form changes gender to match the noun it modifies, such as concedida for feminine singular, concedidos for masculine plural and concedidas for feminine plural.
How do you pronounce it?
/konθedido/
Did you know?
- The word conceder is used in the phrase conceder el paso, which means to yield the right of way to another driver or pedestrian.
- While conceder is used for granting points in arguments, if you want to say a wish was granted by a higher power, Spanish speakers often prefer the verb cumplir, as in deseo cumplido.
- Spanish uses conceder when talking about granting an interview, but unlike English, the phrasing implies the interviewee is doing the journalist a favor.
Examples in context
- Le he concedido uno de sus deseos.I've granted him one of his wishes.This sentence demonstrates the use of concedido to show a wish being granted.Tatoeba #8668402 by arh, translation #9189359 by DJ_Saidez
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are debating where to eat dinner.
- AlejandroEste restaurante es demasiado caro.This restaurant is too expensive.
- SofíaConcedido, pero la comida es increíble.Granted, but the food is incredible.
- AlejandroPodemos ir otro día entonces.We can go another day then.
- SofíaMe parece bien, Alejandro.That sounds good to me, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
