No. 2,972 in Spanish
autoridad
"Autoridad" means "authority," referring to the power or right to give orders, make decisions, or enforce rules.
In a sentence
La policía tiene autoridad para mantener el orden.
The police have the authority to maintain order.
Here, 'autoridad' refers to the official power granted to the police to uphold regulations.
Ella es una autoridad en temas de arte contemporáneo.
She is an authority on contemporary art topics.
In this sentence, 'autoridad' signifies expertise or recognized knowledge in a specific field.
Hablar con autoridad requiere confianza en tus conocimientos.
Speaking with authority requires confidence in your knowledge.
Here, 'autoridad' is used to imply assertiveness and credibility in delivering information.
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