This is the 9019th most frequent Portuguese word.
autorizei
"I authorized."
Here, 'autorizei' denotes granting permission within a specific context or environment, such as during a class setting.
Ontem, autorizei os alunos a utilizarem computadores durante a aula.
Yesterday, I allowed the students to use computers during the class.
In this example, 'autorizei' implies granting approval for an action after deliberation, such as publishing an article.
Finalmente, autorizei a publicação do artigo no jornal da cidade.
Finally, I approved the publication of the article in the city's newspaper.
In this sentence, 'autorizei' refers to the act of giving formal permission for a specific action to be carried out, in this case hiring new employees.