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"Allocate" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "asignar", and "allot" is a transitive verb which is also often translated as "asignar". Learn more about the difference between "allocate" and "allot" below.
allocate(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to assign)
a. asignar
We have been allocated offices on the building's third floor.Nos han asignado oficinas en la tercera planta del edificio.
b. adjudicar
They allocated millions of dollars to the project.Adjudicaron millones de dólares al proyecto.
c. destinar (funds or resources)
The state allocated additional funds for school infrastructure modernization.El estado destinó fondos adicionales a la modernización de la infraestructura escolar.
a. asignar
Cassie works for the city government, and she's in charge of efficiently allocating resources.Cassie trabaja para el ayuntamiento y se encarga de asignar los recursos de manera eficaz.
b. repartir
The company allocated dividends among its shareholders.La empresa repartió dividendos entre los accionistas.
c. distribuir
The president allocated responsibilities among the board members.El presidente distribuyó las responsabilidades entre los consejeros.
allot(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to assign)
a. asignar
The debate committee allotted each participant two minutes for closing remarks.El comité de debate asignó a cada participante dos minutos para los comentarios finales.
b. adjudicar
The farmer allotted ten acres of land to a charity and the rest he left to his family in his will.El granjero adjudicó diez acres de tierra a una organización benéfica y el resto se lo dejó a su familia en su testamento.
a. distribuir
Congress allots funds to every federal agency.El Congreso distribuye fondos a cada agencia federal.
b. repartir
The coach allotted tickets to each player to give to their family for the game.El entrenador les repartió boletos para el partido a los jugadores para dar a sus familiares.
