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empoderar

Pronunciation: /empodeˈɾaɾ/

“empoderar” is a Spanish word. Its meaning in English:

verb

  1. to empower

In Spanish

  1. Dar poder, voz o agencia a una persona o grupo social oprimido, excluido o desfavorecido.
  2. Apoderar (dar poder a otra persona como representante para efectos judiciales).

Etymology

Calque of English empower, from em- + poder + -ar.

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