Otorgar
Example: El gobierno decidió otorgar becas a los estudiantes destacados.
Definition
"Otorgar" means to grant or give something officially or formally, often as a privilege, right, or award, such as when a government decides to provide scholarships to outstanding students.
Etymology
The word "otorgar" comes from the Latin verb "autorgare," which is a combination of "auctor" meaning 'author' or 'originator' and the suffix "-gare" related to granting. Did you know? The idea behind "otorgar" is about giving authority or permission from a recognized source.
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"Otorgar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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