otorgar

Meanings

• Verb

  To grant or bestow a right, privilege, or favor.

• Verb

  To confer or officially acknowledge.

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Variants

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outorganize , outorganized , outorganizes , outorganizing

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Etymology

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The Spanish word 'otorgar' comes from the Latin word 'jurare' which means 'to swear'. The Spanish verb 'otorgar' is derived from the Latin word with the addition of the prefix 'o' which means 'to give' or 'to grant'.

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Trivia

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1. The Spanish verb 'otorgar' is often used in legal contexts to refer to the act of granting or acknowledging something.

2. The Spanish word 'otorgar' is pronounced 'o-tor-gar'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Grant: The act of giving or bestowing something, especially officially or legally.

2. Confer: To formally bestow a title, degree, or honor upon someone.

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Culture

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In Spanish literature, 'otorgar' has been used extensively to depict the granting of permissions, rights, or privileges. For instance, in the novel 'Don Quixote' by Miguel de Cervantes, the character Sancho Panza is granted the position of governor of an island by his master Don Quixote.

How to Memorize "otorgar"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of granting or bestowing a right or privilege. Imagine someone signing a document or making a formal announcement.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'otorgar' with the idea of giving or granting. Think of the Spanish verb 'otorgar' as meaning 'to give' or 'to grant'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Spanish word 'otorgar' as 'to give or grant'. Use the acronym 'OG' to represent 'otorgar' and remind yourself that it means 'to give' or 'to grant'.

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