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How to Say "bestowal" in Spanish

The Spanish word forbestowalis imposiciónC2 level.

English → SpanishC2
nounC2formal
placing a medal or crown on someone
A person kneeling while another person gently places their hands on the kneeling person's head in a blessing.

Examples

El obispo realizó la imposición de manos.

The bishop performed the laying on of hands.

Vimos la imposición de medallas a los ganadores.

We saw the bestowing of medals upon the winners.

Action vs. Result

This word describes the physical act of putting something on top of something else in a ceremonial way.

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