What does "otorgar" mean in English?

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Spanish

otorgar

English

to grant

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Alternative translations of "otorgar"

to award
to give
to confer
to bestow

Examples of how to use "otorgar" in Spanish

Spanish
Le otorgaron el premio Nobel.
English
They were awarded the Nobel Prize.
Spanish
Ellos otorgan becas a estudiantes talentosos.
English
They give scholarships to talented students.
Spanish
Ayer me otorgaron un certificado importante.
English
Yesterday, I was awarded an important certificate.
Spanish
Cuando era niño, mi abuelo otorgaba consejos sabios.
English
When I was a child, my grandfather used to give wise advice.
Spanish
Mañana otorgaré el premio al ganador.
English
Tomorrow, I will award the prize to the winner.

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