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.
"The manager has the authority to approve refunds."
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noun A person or source widely recognised as an expert on a subject.
"He's a leading authority on Renaissance art."
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noun A government body responsible for a particular public service.
"The water authority issued a hosepipe ban during the drought."
authority in a sentence
- The manager has the authority to approve refunds.
- Parliament has the authority to pass new laws.
- He's a leading authority on Renaissance art.
- The water authority issued a hosepipe ban during the drought.
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Common Spanish translations
Frequently asked questions
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: "The manager has the authority to approve refunds." 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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