How to Say "concedes" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “concedes” is “reconoce” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
La compañía reconoce su error en el informe final.
The company acknowledges its mistake in the final report.
El gobierno reconoce la soberanía de esa nación.
The government grants/acknowledges the sovereignty of that nation.
Nunca reconoce cuando pierde, es muy testarudo.
He never admits when he loses, he is very stubborn.
Meaning Shift with Context
When 'reconoce' is followed by an abstract idea (like 'culpa' or 'derecho'), the meaning shifts from simple identification to formal acceptance or admission.
Confusing 'Recognize' and 'Realize'
Mistake: “Using 'reconoce' when you mean 'se da cuenta de' (realizes).”
Correction: 'Reconoce' is about memory or acceptance. If you mean 'realizes a fact,' use 'se da cuenta': 'Él se da cuenta del problema' (He realizes the problem).
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