La Palabra del Día: Otorgar
Otorgar
to grant, to award, to confer
Note: This word will be the official Word of the Day and will be posted December 9, 2011.
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Ayer le dije a mi jefe que debería otorgarme un aumento salarial, o me iba . Me dijo “No te pongas así”….Desgraciadamente, hoy voy a la oficina de empleo.
Yesterday I told my boss that he should give me a raise, or I will quit my job. He told me “Don’t be like that”….Unfortunately, I am going to the employment office today.
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Si mi perro es un buen chico, le otorgaré una galleta.
If my dog is a good boy, I will grant him a cookie.
God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
Dios, otórgame la serenidad para aceptar las cosas que no puedo cambiar, el coraje para cambiar las cosas que puedo, y la sabiduría para saber la diferencia.
Even magic genies have trouble understanding women sufficiently to grant their wishes. 
Aun Aún los genios mágicos tienen problemas para entendimiento de en entender a las mujeres suficientemente completamente para otorgar a otorgarles sus deseos.
Hace veinte años que otorgué testamento. Me parece que debo actualizarlo.
I drew up my will 20 years ago. I think that I should update it.
Solamente a los científicos muy importantes les otorgan el premio Nobel.
They grant the Nobel prize only to the very important scientists .
Hay palabras que no son muy inspiradoras y , para mí, otorgar es una de estas palabras. Lo siento, pero eso es.
There are words which are just not very inspiring and, for me, otorgar, is one of these. I'm sorry, but that's how it is.
El soldado otorgó la niña su libertad porque era demasiado joven para morir.
The soldier granted the little girl her freedom because she was too young to die
Cuando era estudiante, la Universidad de Tejas me otorgó un premio que se llama “El buey dorado” por servicio excepcional como empleado estudiantil. Probablemente la mayoría de la gente no creería que sea fuera un honor ganar un premio que se debe su nombre a un buey, pero lo es.
When I was a student, the University of Texas bestowed an award called “The Golden Steer” on me for outstanding service as a student employee. Probably most people would not think it an honor to win an award that is named after a steer, but it is.
Al alcalde otorgó honores a los trabajadores del hospital por sus buen trabajo dedicado su trabajo bueno y dedicado.
The mayor granted honors to the hospital workers for their good, dedicated work.
If I can convince spanishdict to grant me a degree, I'll assume it grants me bragging rights.
si puedo convencer a SpanishDict que otoragarme un diploma, voy a suponer que me otorga derecho a jactarme .
Messi was awarded Golden-Ball for his outstanding performance.
Messi fue otorgado el premio Balón de Oro por su actuación notable.
Por sus logros en boxeo, Pacman fue otorgado por Ring Magazine como el mejor boxeador del mundo
Because of his achievements in boxing, Pacman was awarded by Ring Magazine as the best boxer in the world
In the movie "Wizard of Oz" the good witch granted Dorothy a trip home if she will click her ruby slippers three times.
En la película "El Mago de Oz" la bruja buena otorgó a Dorothy un viaje a casa si ella chasqueaba sus zapatos rojos tres veces.
We have been granted a love to live, and a life to love.
Nos ha otorgado un amor para vivir, y una vida para amar.
Su Majestad el Rey otorgó una medalla militar a los soldados en misión en el extranjero.
His Majesty the King granted a military medal to soldiers in mission abroad.
