How to Say "to vest" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to vest” is “atribuir” — C1 level.
English → SpanishC1
verbC1formal
as in vesting authority in a body
Examples
La ley le atribuye facultades especiales al director.
The law bestows special powers upon the director.
Se le atribuyen funciones de supervisión al comité.
Supervisory functions are conferred upon the committee.
Formal Passive
This meaning is often used with 'se' (e.g., 'se atribuyen') to describe what powers are given to an office without naming a specific person who gave them.
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