Authority (es. Potestad)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Tengo potestad para tomar decisiones en el equipo.
I have authority to make decisions in the team.
Context: society
El padre tiene potestad sobre sus hijos.
The father has authority over his children.
Context: daily life
La profesora tiene potestad en el aula.
The teacher has authority in the classroom.
Context: education

Intermediate (B1-B2)

El gobierno tiene la potestad de crear nuevas leyes.
The government has the authority to create new laws.
Context: politics
Es importante que los ciudadanos entiendan la potestad de sus representantes.
It is important for citizens to understand the authority of their representatives.
Context: society
La potestad de decisión recae en la junta directiva de la empresa.
The authority to make decisions rests with the board of directors of the company.
Context: business

Advanced (C1-C2)

La potestad que se ejerce en una democracia debe estar siempre sujeta a la voluntad del pueblo.
The authority exercised in a democracy must always be subject to the will of the people.
Context: politics
El concepto de potestad en el derecho administrativo se refiere a la autoridad conferida a los funcionarios públicos.
The concept of authority in administrative law refers to the power granted to public officials.
Context: law
En el ámbito internacional, la potestad de un estado puede ser cuestionada por las normas de derechos humanos.
In the international arena, a state's authority may be challenged by human rights norms.
Context: international relations