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"Conferir" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to confer", and "otorgar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to grant". Learn more about the difference between "conferir" and "otorgar" below.
conferir(
kohm
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feh
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reer
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to present)
a. to confer
La nueva constitución confería poderes ilimitados al presidente.The new constitution conferred unlimited power on the president.
b. to bestow
La academia le confirió el honor de nombrarlo autor del año.The academy bestowed him the honor of naming him author of the year.
c. to award
El jurado ha conferido el premio de conjunto más elegante a la modelo española.The jury awarded the prize for the most elegant outfit to the Spanish model.
2. (to provide)
otorgar(
oh
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tohr
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gahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to bestow)
a. to grant
El consejo del pueblo otorgó el contrato a G&G Construction.The town council granted the contract to G&G Construction.
b. to confer (a title, authority)
El comité otorga las facultades necesarias a la administradora para la aplicación de los reglamentos.The committee confers the necessary authority on the administrator for the enforcement of regulations.
d. to give
La licencia de conducir me otorga el derecho de conducir un coche.My driver's license gives me the right to drive a car.
2. (legal)
a. to execute
Se reunieron ante un notario para otorgar el contrato.They appeared before a notary to execute the contract.
