concesiones (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun (plural)

Phonetic Transcription

/konθeˈsiones/ (in Castilian Spanish)
/konˈsesjones/ (in Latin American Spanish)

Translation Options into English

• concessions
• allowances
• grants

Meaning and Usage

The word "concesiones" is the plural form of "concesión," which refers to the act of granting something, typically privileges or rights, often in a legal, social, or economic context. It can also refer to agreements or compromises made during negotiations.

In Spanish, "concesiones" can be used in various contexts such as legal contracts, political discussions, or economic agreements. The frequency of use is moderate, being commonly employed in both oral and written contexts, especially in formal conversations or texts involving negotiations or contracts.

Example Sentences

1. El gobierno decidió hacer concesiones para facilitar el acuerdo con los sindicatos.
   (The government decided to make concessions to facilitate the agreement with the unions.)

2. Durante las negociaciones, las partes hicieron varias concesiones para llegar a un pacto.
   (During the negotiations, the parties made several concessions to reach an agreement.)

3. La empresa ofreció concesiones a los clientes para aumentar las ventas.
   (The company offered concessions to customers to increase sales.)

Idiomatic Expressions

"Concesiones" is often used in several idiomatic expressions and phrases in Spanish, especially in the context of negotiations, politics, or business. Here are some examples:

1. Hacer concesiones
2. Es importante hacer concesiones en una negociación para alcanzar un acuerdo.

3. (It is important to make concessions in a negotiation to reach an agreement.)

4. Concesiones mutuas

5. Ambas partes deben estar dispuestas a hacer concesiones mutuas para encontrar una solución.

6. (Both sides must be willing to make mutual concessions to find a solution.)

7. Concesiones políticas

8. Las concesiones políticas son a menudo necesarias para mantener la paz entre diferentes grupos.

9. (Political concessions are often necessary to maintain peace among different groups.)

10. Concesiones económicas

11. Las concesiones económicas pueden ayudar a reactivar la economía durante tiempos difíciles.

12. (Economic concessions can help reactivate the economy during difficult times.)

13. Concesiones importantes

14. Los negociadores lograron algunos acuerdos y concesiones importantes para avanzar en el proceso.
15. (The negotiators achieved some important agreements and concessions to advance the process.)

Etymology

The word "concesión" comes from the Latin "concessio," which means "a yielding" or "a grant." The root "con-" indicates together or jointly, while "cedere" means to yield or to grant.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms:
• acuerdos (agreements)
• permisos (permissions)

• concesiones (allowances)

• Antonyms:

• negaciones (denials)
• rechazos (rejections)
• imposiciones (impositions)