Autorizados (en. Authorized)
a.u.to.ɾi.θa.ðos
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
Having authorization to act in a specific context.
Only authorized employees can access that area.
Solo los empleados autorizados pueden acceder a esa área.
Having the necessary legal or formal backing.
Products must be marketed by authorized companies.
Los productos deben ser comercializados por empresas autorizadas.
Listed or recorded in a register of entities with permission.
The event can only be promoted by authorized organizers.
El evento solo puede ser promovido por organizadores autorizados.
Etymology
From the verb authorize, which comes from the Latin 'authenticus', meaning authentic or genuine.
Common Phrases and Expressions
authorized to access
People who have permission to enter a restricted area.
autorizados para acceder
only authorized
Phrase that indicates that only certain people have permission to do something specific.
sólo autorizados
authorized to act
Indicates that someone has the necessary authority to carry out actions.
autorizados a actuar
Related Words
authorize
To give someone permission or authority to perform an action.
autorizar
authorization
Permission or approval to carry out an action.
autorización
authority
The power or right of a person to give orders or make decisions.
autoridad
Slang Meanings
Guy who has the power.
That guy is the authorized one in the group; he always makes the decisions.
Ese chico es el autorizado del grupo, siempre toma las decisiones.
The one who commands.
In this place, he is the authorized one, so we have to listen to him.
En este lugar, él es el autorizado, así que hay que escucharle.