Meaning of conceder

Question

The government will offer more help. El gobierno concederá mas ayudas. Hola, does conceder mean to offer? I can’t find an online dictionary with conceder meaning to offer. Muchas gracias, Shirley.

Answer

Hola Shirley S.
"Conceder" does not exactly mean "to offer", but in some contexts, the meaning can be similar. The verb "conceder" typically means "to grant", "to award", or "to give officially" in a formal or institutional context.
In the sentence "El gobierno concederá más ayudas", "conceder" means "to grant" or "to provide" assistance, often as the result of a decision or approval.
Examples:

Le concedieron una beca para estudiar. (They granted her a scholarship to study.)
El juez concedió la custodia al padre. (The judge awarded custody to the father.)

While "ofrecer" (to offer) implies making something available voluntarily or suggesting help, "conceder" implies a formal decision or official approval. That’s why "conceder" is commonly used in governmental, legal, or administrative contexts.
Hasta pronto
Silvia