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

Part of Speech

The word "dispensa" is a noun.

Phonetic Transcription

/dispˈensa/

Translation Options into English

• dispensation
• exemption
• waiver

Meaning and Usage

In Spanish, "dispensa" refers to a permission or exemption from a duty or obligation. It is often used in legal contexts to denote a form of exemption from certain laws or regulations. The term can also denote a situation where rules are bent or relaxed for specific individuals or cases.

The frequency of use of "dispensa" is moderate, being more prevalent in written legal contexts than in everyday oral speech.

Example Sentences

1. El juez concedió una dispensa para el pago de multas.

2. The judge granted a waiver for the payment of fines.

3. La universidad otorgó una dispensa a los estudiantes con discapacidades.

4. The university granted an exemption to students with disabilities.

5. Necesitas solicitar una dispensa si no puedes asistir a la audiencia.

6. You need to request a dispensation if you cannot attend the hearing.

Idiomatic Expressions

While "dispensa" might not be the center of many idiomatic expressions, its usage in expressions emphasizing exemptions or permissions can occur in different contexts:

1. Dar una dispensa
2. English: To give a dispensation.
3. Context: Esto significa que el jefe decidió dar una dispensa a los empleados para salir temprano.

4. Translation: This means that the boss decided to grant a dispensation to employees to leave early.

5. Pedir dispensa

6. English: To ask for a dispensation.
7. Context: Ella tuvo que pedir dispensa para faltar a la reunión familiar.

8. Translation: She had to ask for a waiver to miss the family gathering.

9. Dispensa por adelantado

10. English: Advance dispensation.
11. Context: El profesor otorgó una dispensa por adelantado a los estudiantes que viajarían.
12. Translation: The teacher granted an advance dispensation to students who would be traveling.

Etymology

"Dispensa" comes from the Latin word "dispensare," which means "to distribute" or "to manage." The term evolved in legal and ecclesiastical contexts, referring to the mitigation of obligations.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms

• Excepción (exception)
• Exoneración (exoneration)
• Licencia (license)

Antonyms

• Obligación (obligation)
• Deber (duty)
• Restricción (restriction)