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    Autoridades (en. Authorities)

    /autoridaðes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A group of people who exercise control and direction in a specific area.
    Local authorities met to discuss the new urban plan.
    Las autoridades locales se reunieron para discutir el nuevo plan urbano.
    Agencies or institutions that apply and enforce laws.
    Government authorities decided to implement new regulations.
    Las autoridades gubernamentales decidieron implementar nuevas regulaciones.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'auctoritas', meaning 'power' or 'influence'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    competent authorities
    Those who have the legal capacity to make decisions in a specific area.
    autoridades competentes
    to obey the authorities
    To obey or follow the instructions of the regulatory bodies.
    acatar las autoridades
    traffic authorities
    Body responsible for regulating traffic and road safety.
    autoridades de tránsito

    Related Words

    council
    A body of people who advise or make decisions in a specific area.
    consejo
    government
    A group of people who lead a country or a community.
    gobierno
    regulation
    A set of rules that regulate a specific area.
    reglamento

    Slang Meanings

    the police
    When I saw the police, I decided to go home.
    Cuando vi a la poli, decidí irme a casa.
    the bosses
    The bosses do not allow anyone to interrupt their meeting.
    Los capos no dejan que nadie interrumpa su reunión.