denegaron

Denegaron is the third-person plural form of the Spanish verb denegar in the pretérito indefinido (simple past). It translates to “they denied” or, in some dialects, “you all denied.” The form conveys a completed act of denial and is commonly used when reporting decisions, refusals, or rejected requests. In sentences, denegaron is typically followed by a direct object that specifies what was denied, such as a request, permission, or claim.

Etymology and morphology: The verb denegar comes from Latin denegare, formed from de- and negare (to deny). Denegaron follows the standard -ar verb conjugation in the third-person plural, making it a regular inflection in that tense.

Usage notes: Denegar is generally considered more formal than negar in many contexts, though both verbs can be used depending on the register. Denegar is prevalent in administrative, legal, and journalistic language, while negar is more common in everyday speech. Common collocations include denegar una solicitud (to deny an application), denegar el permiso (to deny permission), and denegar una apelación (to deny an appeal).

Examples: El comité denegó la solicitud. Las autoridades denegaron el visado. El juez denegó la apelación. In these sentences, the verb states a completed action of denial performed by an institution or authority toward another party. Denegaron can appear in reported speech and is frequently found in news reports, official decrees, and formal communications.