entitlement

S2 W2

BrE /ˈentɪtləmənt/ AmE /ˈɛntəlt̬ləmənt/

noun en → es

1 RIGHT/CLAIM [singular] B2

the right to have or do something, especially a legal or moral right

derecho, título, licencia

  • entitlement to sth

Collocations entitlement to benefits · entitlement to healthcare

  • She has an entitlement to a free education.

    Ella tiene un derecho a una educación gratuita.

2 BELIEF [singular] C1

the belief that you are entitled to something, often because of your social status or position in society

sentimiento de superioridad, creencia en el derecho a algo

  • entitlement complex

Collocations sense of entitlement · entitlement mentality

  • He has a sense of entitlement that is completely unjustified.

    Él tiene un sentimiento de superioridad que es completamente injustificado.