authority in Spanish
authority in Spanish is autoridad, autorización, autoridades — authority means the power or right to give orders, make decisions, or enforce obedience.
authority in Spanish
autoridad
(uncountable) Power or right to make or enforce rules, give orders, or impose obligation; or a position having such power or right.
autorización
(uncountable) Power or right to make or enforce rules, give orders, or impose obligation; or a position having such power or right.
autoridades
(uncountable) Power or right to make or enforce rules, give orders, or impose obligation; or a position having such power or right.
fuerzas del orden
(uncountable) Power or right to make or enforce rules, give orders, or impose obligation; or a position having such power or right.
policía
(uncountable) Power or right to make or enforce rules, give orders, or impose obligation; or a position having such power or right.
autoridad
(countable) A reliable, definitive source of information on a subject.
prestigio
(countable) A reliable, definitive source of information on a subject.
autoridad
(uncountable) Status as a trustworthy source of information, reputation for mastery or expertise; or claim to such status or reputation.
What does "authority" mean?
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noun The power or right to give orders, make decisions, or enforce obedience.
"Only the head teacher has the authority to close the school in bad weather."
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noun A person or source widely recognised as an expert on a subject.
"As an authority on bees, she was invited to speak at the festival."
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noun A government body responsible for a particular public service.
"The local health authority opened a new clinic on the edge of town."
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authority in a sentence
- Only the head teacher has the authority to close the school in bad weather.
- The manager has the authority to approve refunds.
- As an authority on bees, she was invited to speak at the festival.
- Many people regard this book as the leading authority on home gardening.
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What is "authority" in Spanish?
"authority" in Spanish is autoridad, autorización, autoridades. authority means: The power or right to give orders, make decisions, or enforce obedience.
How do you use "authority" in a sentence?
Example: "Only the head teacher has the authority to close the school in bad weather." In Spanish, "authority" is autoridad, autorización, autoridades.
Are there other ways to say "authority" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 6 translations listed for "authority": autoridad, autorización, autoridades, fuerzas del orden, policía, prestigio.
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