concesión
“concesión” means “concession” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
concession
Also: compromise
📝 In Action
Ninguno de los dos bandos quiso hacer una concesión.
B2Neither of the two sides wanted to make a concession.
Para salvar su matrimonio, tuvo que hacer varias concesiones.
B2To save his marriage, he had to make several compromises.
Aceptar esa condición fue una gran concesión por nuestra parte.
C1Accepting that condition was a big concession on our part.
grant, franchise
Also: concession
📝 In Action
La empresa obtuvo la concesión del servicio de limpieza.
C1The company obtained the grant for the cleaning service.
El gobierno renovó la concesión de la autopista por diez años.
C1The government renewed the highway franchise for ten years.
Ella maneja la concesión de comida en el estadio.
B2She runs the food concession at the stadium.
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Quick Quiz: concesión
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is the most common verb used with 'concesión' when you give in during a debate?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'concessio,' which describes the act of allowing or yielding. It shares the same root as the English word 'concession.'
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'concesión' used for car dealerships?
Not directly, but the word for a dealership is 'concesionario,' which comes from the same root because they have the 'concesión' (grant) to sell cars from a specific brand.
Can I use 'concesión' to mean admitting I made a mistake?
It is better to use 'admisión' or the verb 'admitir.' 'Concesión' is more about giving up a point in an argument to reach a deal.
What is the plural of 'concesión'?
The plural is 'concesiones.' Notice that the accent mark on the 'o' disappears in the plural form.