Meaning
To agree to be questioned by a journalist or for a job position.
Cultural Background
In Spain, 'conceder una entrevista' is the standard in newspapers like El País or El Mundo. It is often associated with 'exclusivas' in 'prensa del corazón' (gossip magazines). In Mexican business culture, using 'conceder' when thanking someone for their time is a sign of 'caballerosidad' (gentlemanliness) and high professional standards. While 'conceder' is used, Argentines often prefer 'brindar una entrevista' in formal media, which sounds slightly more warm but still very professional. Colombian Spanish is known for its formality. 'Conceder' is very common in political discourse and is used to show deference to authority.
Use it in your CV
When describing your media experience, use 'He concedido entrevistas a...' to sound more professional than 'Hablé con...'.
Don't overdo it
If you use 'conceder' for a coffee date with a friend, you will sound like you think you're a movie star.
Meaning
To agree to be questioned by a journalist or for a job position.
Use it in your CV
When describing your media experience, use 'He concedido entrevistas a...' to sound more professional than 'Hablé con...'.
Don't overdo it
If you use 'conceder' for a coffee date with a friend, you will sound like you think you're a movie star.
The 'A' is key
Always remember the 'a' before the person or medium: 'Conceder una entrevista A la televisión'.
Passive Voice
In news headlines, look for 'Entrevista concedida por...'. It's a very common structure.
Test Yourself
Completa la frase con la forma correcta del verbo 'conceder'.
El mes pasado, el actor nos ________ una entrevista muy personal.
The phrase 'El mes pasado' indicates a past action, so we use the preterite 'concedió'.
¿Cuál es la forma más formal de decir que alguien aceptó hablar con la prensa?
El ministro...
'Concedió una entrevista' is the most formal and appropriate for a government official.
Completa el diálogo formal.
Candidato: 'Muchas gracias por ________ esta entrevista.'
In a formal job interview, 'concederme' shows the highest level of respect.
Empareja la frase con el contexto adecuado.
1. Conceder una entrevista exclusiva. 2. Dar una entrevista rápida.
'Exclusiva' and 'conceder' fit the luxury magazine context, while 'dar' and 'rápida' fit the post-game field context.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Conceder vs. Dar vs. Hacer
Practice Bank
4 exercisesEl mes pasado, el actor nos ________ una entrevista muy personal.
The phrase 'El mes pasado' indicates a past action, so we use the preterite 'concedió'.
El ministro...
'Concedió una entrevista' is the most formal and appropriate for a government official.
Candidato: 'Muchas gracias por ________ esta entrevista.'
In a formal job interview, 'concederme' shows the highest level of respect.
1. Conceder una entrevista exclusiva. 2. Dar una entrevista rápida.
'Exclusiva' and 'conceder' fit the luxury magazine context, while 'dar' and 'rápida' fit the post-game field context.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
12 questionsIn formal writing and news, yes. In daily speech, 'dar' is more common.
It's better to say 'al director' if you are giving it, or 'con el director' if you are having a meeting, but 'conceder' usually takes 'a'.
Yes, but only in very formal contexts or when thanking the employer.
Negarse a dar una entrevista (to refuse to give an interview).
No, it just implies you agreed to do it.
Exactly the same: 'conceder una entrevista'.
Yes, it follows the standard -er conjugation pattern.
Yes, it sounds very professional for a podcast guest.
It means the interview that was given/granted.
A little bit, if used in the wrong context, but in journalism, it's just standard.
Yes, this is the perfect way to say you were invited to an interview.
Yes, it is a universal formal term in the Spanish-speaking world.
Related Phrases
Dar declaraciones
similarTo give statements to the press
Rueda de prensa
similarPress conference
Exclusiva
specialized formAn exclusive interview
Interrogar
contrastTo interrogate
Atender a los medios
similarTo attend to the media
