concession

• Sustantivo que designa algo que se otorga o cede, a menudo en una negociación, o un derecho o privilegio especial concedido por una autoridad.

A noun referring to something that is granted or yielded, often in a negotiation, or a special right or privilege granted by an authority.

1. Granting a right or privilegeB2formal

   Something that is granted or allowed, often as a compromise or in response to demands.

   concesión (de un derecho o privilegio)

   • The company made a concession to the workers by increasing their break time.
   • The government granted a concession to the mining company to operate in the area.
   • As a concession, the landlord agreed to reduce the rent by 10%.

   Sinónimosaccommodationallowancedispensationgrantlicensepermitprivilegeright

   Antónimosdenialrefusalrevocationwithdrawal

2. Admission of defeatB2formal

   The act of admitting that you have lost a competition, argument, or election.

   admisión de derrota

   • The candidate gave a concession speech after losing the election.
   • His concession of defeat was graceful and dignified.
   • The team's concession came after a long and hard-fought match.

   Sinónimosadmissioncapitulationsurrenderyielding

3. Reduced price or special offerB1formal

   A special price or discount offered to certain groups of people, such as students or seniors.

   Descuento especial

   • Students can get a concession on train tickets.
   • The museum offers a concession for senior citizens.
   • She bought the ticket at a concession rate.

   Sinónimosallowancediscountprice cutreduction