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La Palabra Del Dia: "autorizar"

La Palabra Del Dia: "autorizar"

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autorizar ( ow-toh-ree-sahr' )

(verb) to authorize

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Examples:

1. Sentí tanto alivio cuando el banco autorizó el préstamo que necesitaba para comprar la casa.

I was so relieved when the bank authorized the loan because I needed to buy the house.

2. Queríamos conocer a la banda después del concierto, pero los guardias no nos autorizaron pasar tras bastidores.

We wanted to meet the band after the concert, but the security guards didn't authorize us to go backstage.

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BIENVENIDOS

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updated Nov 2, 2013
edited by rac1
posted by rac1
Hola annie! dem Saints let me down!!!! - Jraider, Oct 15, 2013
Da Who Dat Nation is sad...and to lose in the last seconds of the game...boo hoo. :( - rac1, Oct 15, 2013
1. ... préstamo..." 2. ... pero los guardias no nos autorizaron pasar tras bastidores." Saludos Annie! " - 00e46f15, Oct 15, 2013
Muchas gracias amiga! - rac1, Oct 15, 2013

12 Answers

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Es triste cuando solo un burócrata pueden puede autorizar algo.

It is sad when only a bureaucrat can authorize something.

updated Oct 16, 2013
edited by Jraider
posted by Jraider
I think S-Man can authorize anything he wants! :)) - Noetol, Oct 15, 2013
He could never be Superman now. Not enough muscle tone. - mstivers, Oct 15, 2013
Days of yore. - rac1, Oct 15, 2013
I love the daggy old shirt, spare no expense in those days. - ray76, Oct 15, 2013
Good one JR - pmikan-pam, Oct 15, 2013
Es triste cuando solo un burócrata puede autorizar algo. -- What a game on Sunday. I felt sorry for Drees! So close to win! Saludos! - 00e46f15, Oct 15, 2013
The Cowboy game last week was crazy!!! Gracias susy:) ! - Jraider, Oct 15, 2013
I know! What a score, and what an ending! I was very frustrated. We'll see what happens this weekend! - 00e46f15, Oct 15, 2013
The wooly underwear dates him. I wonder if he has a trap door? - 0095ca4c, Oct 15, 2013
Only you Margherite! Lol!!!!!! - Jraider, Oct 16, 2013
Congratulations amigo! - pmikan-pam, Oct 16, 2013
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No autoricé a mi esposa a irse de compras, pero de todos modos se fue.

I didn't authorize my wife to go shopping, but she did it anyway.

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updated Oct 16, 2013
edited by Noetol
posted by Noetol
Just keep the peace mi amigo. I know the drill well!!! - Jraider, Oct 15, 2013
I use my money when I go shopping, thank you very much. jeje - rac1, Oct 15, 2013
"No autoricé a mi esposa a irse de compras, pero de todos modos se fue." -- Saludos! - 00e46f15, Oct 15, 2013
Authorize??? Are you kidding me? - 0095ca4c, Oct 15, 2013
That is funny. - katydew, Oct 16, 2013
9
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Cuando una biografía ha sido autorizado, quizás es más correcto, pero eso no es necesariamente verdad.

When a biography has been authorised, perhaps it is more accurate, but this is not necessarily true.

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updated Oct 16, 2013
posted by jennysk
jajajajajaja Fresh lunacy, hilarious! - rac1, Oct 15, 2013
Sounds like interesting reading! - Jraider, Oct 15, 2013
... autorizada, quizás sea más correcta, pero no necesariamente verdadera." Saludos! - 00e46f15, Oct 15, 2013
8
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That spending spree was not authorized.

Ese derroche de dinero no fue autorizado se autorizó.

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updated Oct 17, 2013
edited by katydew
posted by katydew
Imelda Marcos???? - Jraider, Oct 15, 2013
jajajajajajaja - rac1, Oct 15, 2013
"Ese derroche de dinero no fue autorizado." Saludos! - 00e46f15, Oct 15, 2013
Thanks Sylyon! Yes, J, one in the same. - katydew, Oct 16, 2013
"No se autorizo" era correcto, incluso más que la pasiva, cuando no hay agente se prefiere la pasiva refleja. - caiser, Oct 17, 2013
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Lo siento, Señor Ratón, no puedo autorizarlo a pasar.

Sorry, Mr. Mouse, I can't let you go in.

updated Oct 16, 2013
edited by mstivers
posted by mstivers
Dat darn cat! - rac1, Oct 15, 2013
Gato serio!!!! - Jraider, Oct 15, 2013
... autorizarlo a pasar." -- Saludos! - 00e46f15, Oct 15, 2013
Gracias, sylyon1976. - mstivers, Oct 15, 2013
8
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En esta era de la electrónica, no se está obligado a autorizar nada.

Ellos lo saben todo.

In this age of electronics , it is not required to authorise anything, they know all.

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updated Oct 16, 2013
edited by ray76
posted by ray76
Good one Rey Ray - pmikan-pam, Oct 15, 2013
Gracias PPam. - ray76, Oct 15, 2013
They're everywhere. jaja - rac1, Oct 15, 2013
G. Orwellian:)! - Jraider, Oct 15, 2013
... electrónica, no se está obligado a autorizar nada. Ellos.... " Saludos, Ray! - 00e46f15, Oct 15, 2013
We need to be very very worried. - 0095ca4c, Oct 15, 2013
J R , George was more correct than we realise. Thanks mate. - ray76, Oct 16, 2013
@ Sylyon. Saludos a usted también , y gracias amiga. - ray76, Oct 16, 2013
@ Margherite , very worried indeed. - ray76, Oct 16, 2013
Debemos a todos estar en guardia todo el tiempo. - ray76, Oct 16, 2013
7
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You are not authorized to copy books and sell copies without permission of the author.

Usted no está autorizado a copiar libros y vender sus copias sin permiso del autor.

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updated Nov 2, 2013
edited by 00b5f6c6
posted by 00b5f6c6
......"the author"....Doing good girl. :) - rac1, Oct 15, 2013
Hola Jraider, hola Rac, gracias :) - 00b5f6c6, Oct 15, 2013
"Usted no está autorizado a copiar libros y vender sus copias sin permiso del autor." -- Saludos lilium! - 00e46f15, Oct 15, 2013
Gracias amiga ;) Saludos!! - 00b5f6c6, Oct 15, 2013
Bien hecho lili:) - Jraider, Oct 15, 2013
Hola Jraider. Gracias amigo ;) - 00b5f6c6, Oct 15, 2013
Good one lilium! - 0095ca4c, Oct 15, 2013
Thanks Margherite ;) - 00b5f6c6, Nov 2, 2013
7
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Para hacer ciertos cambios en el motor, un funcionario tiene que autorizarlos.

To make certain changes in the motor, an official has to authorize them.

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updated Oct 16, 2013
edited by rogspax
posted by rogspax
Would that be you, amigo mio? - rac1, Oct 15, 2013
"changes" . Right rog???? - Jraider, Oct 15, 2013
"Solo una persona autorizada puede realizar ciertos cambios en el motor."-- Saludos! - 00e46f15, Oct 15, 2013
And if they don't and you do it anyway? - 0095ca4c, Oct 15, 2013
Hi. That is a generic piston being subsituted by a high-compression, light-weight one.. Yes, changes Jraider. Thanks. If you're caught, you're DQ''d. - rogspax, Oct 15, 2013
6
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El guardia : ¡Usted no está autorizado a estar aquí!

The guard : You have no authorization to be here!

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updated Oct 17, 2013
edited by Spanish_Beginner
posted by Spanish_Beginner
Have I used ' Estar ' correctly or should I have used ' Ser 'somewhere in there ^ - Spanish_Beginner, Oct 15, 2013
El guardia: "No está autorizado a estar aquí!"-- Saludos! - 00e46f15, Oct 15, 2013
Gracias sylyon ! - Spanish_Beginner, Oct 15, 2013
How could he see who it was? :-) - 0095ca4c, Oct 15, 2013
I have no idea, their hats are massive! - Spanish_Beginner, Oct 16, 2013
Good one Tom - pmikan-pam, Oct 16, 2013
Here it is one situation that we use to use the pronoum, it adds emphasis: "Usted no está autorizado a estar aquí" - caiser, Oct 17, 2013
Ah yes I understand that, could I have used tú or do I have to use the formal version usted? - Spanish_Beginner, Oct 17, 2013
6
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Sometimes it is necessary to authorize someone to apply for documents on their behalf. A veces es necesario autorizar a alguien para solicitar documentos en su nombre.

updated Oct 15, 2013
posted by pmikan-pam
Hola Pamalita! - rac1, Oct 15, 2013
Hola Mi Amiga :-) - pmikan-pam, Oct 15, 2013
Happy tuesday pammy:)! - Jraider, Oct 15, 2013
Happy tuesday to you too JR, Have a great rest of the week :-) - pmikan-pam, Oct 15, 2013
Perfecto! :-) - 00e46f15, Oct 15, 2013
Congratulations amiga! Perfect score! - 0095ca4c, Oct 15, 2013
A first Margherite, thanks! - pmikan-pam, Oct 15, 2013
Muchas gracias susy - pmikan-pam, Oct 15, 2013
3
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Did I authorize you to run my life?

¿Te autorizé a manejar mi vida?

updated Nov 24, 2014
posted by gringojrf
3
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Mis clientes autorizaron a me para que los representara en el juicio como sus abogado defensor.

My clients authorized me to represent them in the court as their defense attorney.

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updated Oct 16, 2013
edited by Naya_Dask
posted by Naya_Dask