How to Say "concession" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “concession” is “concesión” — B2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Ninguno de los dos bandos quiso hacer una concesión.
Neither of the two sides wanted to make a concession.
Para salvar su matrimonio, tuvo que hacer varias concesiones.
To save his marriage, he had to make several compromises.
Aceptar esa condición fue una gran concesión por nuestra parte.
Accepting that condition was a big concession on our part.
Ending in -ción
Most words that end in -ción are feminine and take the article 'la' or 'una.' This pattern is very consistent in Spanish.
Using 'Hacer'
Just like in English we 'make' a concession, in Spanish we use the verb 'hacer' (to do/make) with this word.
Gender confusion
Mistake: “el concesión”
Correction: la concesión (it is feminine because of the -ción ending).
Other Meanings of “concesión”
“concesión” can also mean:
- a space or privilege granted to operate (like a stand at a stadium)(C1, formal)
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