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

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

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.