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No. 9,774 in Spanish

autorizar

To authorize or to give permission.

In a sentence

  • El director decidió autorizar el acceso al archivo confidencial.

    The director decided to authorize access to the confidential file.

    Here, 'autorizar' is used to indicate granting official permission for access to a resource or information.

  • Para viajar a ciertos países, necesitas que te autoricen la entrada.

    To travel to certain countries, you need to be authorized for entry.

    In this sentence, 'autorizar' reflects granting of an official approval, emphasizing the importance of authority in permitting an action.

  • El profesor no puede autorizar el uso de dispositivos electrónicos durante el examen.

    The teacher cannot authorize the use of electronic devices during the exam.

    Here, 'autorizar' demonstrates denying the granting of permission, showcasing its use in authority and control over actions.

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