concede

admitir, reconocer, conceder

Aceptar que algo es cierto o que alguien tiene razón después de haberlo negado o discutido.

En inglés sencillo: To accept that something is true or someone is right after arguing against it.

• I concede that you are right.
• She finally conceded the point.
• He conceded that his first answer was wrong.

Cómo se usa: concede that… (I concede that your plan is cheaper.); concede something to someone (He conceded the point to his opponent.)

Sinónimos: admit, acknowledge, accept

Antónimos: deny

Expresiones frecuentes: concede a point, concede that something, concede to someone, concede the truth

encajar, recibir

Permitir que el equipo o jugador rival marque un gol o consiga un punto.

En inglés sencillo: To let the other team or player score a goal or point against you.

• Our team conceded two goals.
• They rarely concede at home.
• How many points did we concede?

Sinónimos: let in, allow

Expresiones frecuentes: concede a goal, concede three points, concede a penalty