Otorgar
Definition
(verb) To grant or give something, usually as an award or recognition
Examples
“La universidad decidió otorgar becas a los mejores estudiantes.”
“Otorgaron el premio a Marta ayer.”
They gave Marta the award yesterday.
“La jueza le otorgó la custodia a su madre.”
The judge granted custody to her mother.
“En el ayuntamiento, ayer por la tarde, me otorgaron un permiso especial para entrar con la camioneta.”
At city hall yesterday afternoon, they gave me a special permit to bring in the truck.
“Mi abuelo le otorgó al vecino su reloj de bolsillo, porque confiaba más en él que en nadie.”
My grandfather gave his pocket watch to the neighbor, because he trusted him more than anyone.
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