konsesyon
konsesyón with stress marks
concession
Usage Note
Konsesyon is a Spanish loanword (from concesión) used in business, legal, and political contexts. A konsesyon can mean a franchise or privilege granted by the government to operate a utility or service, or a trade concession in negotiations — the term is especially common in infrastructure and public utility contracts.
Examples
" Humingi sila ng konsesyon. "
Natural Translation
They asked for a concession.
Literal Translation
Asked they of concession.
" Nakakuha sila ng konsesyon mula sa gobyerno para magpatakbo ng pagamutan. "
Natural Translation
They obtained a concession from the government to operate a hospital.
Literal Translation
Obtained they of-a concession from the government to operate of-hospital.
" Matapos ang mahabang negosasyon, pumayag ang dalawang panig na magbigay ng konsesyon para matapos ang alitan. "
Natural Translation
After the long negotiation, the two sides agreed to give a concession to end the dispute.
Literal Translation
After the long negotiation, agreed the two sides to give of concession to end the dispute.
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