otorgar un título

otorgar un título(
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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. to graduate
Se espera que este año la universidad le otorge un título a más de mil estudiantes.It's expected that the university will graduate more than a thousand students this year.
b. to give a degree
No entiendo cómo la universidad le otorgó un título a Fabio si no terminó sus asignaturas.I don't understand how the university gave Fabio a degree if he didn't finish his coursework.
c. to award a degree
Esta universidad es muy exclusiva, y le otorgará un título a menos de 100 estudiantes este año.This university is very exclusive, and will award a degree to fewer than 100 students this year.
a. to give a title
La reina le otorgó un título al actor por sus contribuciones al arte de la cinematografía.The queen gave the actor a title for his contributions to the art of cinematography.
b. to award a title
Solo un monarca puede otorgar un título de nobleza.Only a monarch can award a title of nobility.
c. to proclaim
El rey le otorgó un título de caballero a Brandon como recompensa por sus hazañas en el campo de batalla.The king proclaimed Brandon a knight as a reward for his exploits on the battlefield.
d. to name
David Attenborough tiene título de caballero, ¿no? - Pues sé que la reina le otorgó un título de algo, pero no me acuerdo qué.David Attenborough is a knight, isn't he? - Well, I know the queen named him something, but I don't know what.
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