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"Convocar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to call", and "concesión" is a noun which is often translated as "concession". Learn more about the difference between "convocar" and "concesión" below.
convocar(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to convoke)
a. to call
El comité ejecutivo del sindicato convocó una huelga.The union's executive committee called a strike.
b. to convene
El presidente convocó la asamblea el 15 de octubre.The president convened the meeting on October 15th.
d. to organize
Los vecinos convocaron una manifestación en contra de la deforestación.The neighbors organized a demonstration against deforestation.
e. to announce
Se convocó una rueda de prensa en el ayuntamiento para presenciar la toma de posesión del nuevo alcalde..A press conference was announced at the city hall to witness the inauguration of the new mayor.
la concesión(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (compromise)
a. concession
Logramos hacer el trato sin hacer ningún tipo de concesiones.We managed to seal the deal without making any concessions.
2. (legal)
a. concession
El gobierno entregó la concesión del servicio de agua potable a una empresa privada.The government granted the concession of the water supply service to a private company.
b. granting
La concesión incluye la fabricación y venta del producto.The granting includes the manufacture and selling of the product.
c. license (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Firmamos un contrato por una concesión de dos años.We signed an agreement for a two-year license.
d. licence (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
La empresa obtuvo la concesión para fabricar su producto en nuestro país.The company obtained the licence to manufacture its product in our country.
3. (finance)
a. granting
El banco me negó la concesión del préstamo porque teníamos mal crédito.The bank denied the granting of the loan because we had bad credit.
4. (bestowing)
a. awarding
El excampeón estuvo a cargo de la concesión del trofeo al nuevo ganador.The former champion was in charge of the awarding of the trophy to the new winner.
