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"Consentir" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to allow", and "autorizar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to authorize". Learn more about the difference between "consentir" and "autorizar" below.
consentir(
kohn
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sehn
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teer
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to let)
a. to allow
Lo siento; mis papás no consienten que me vaya de vacaciones contigo.I'm sorry; my parents won't allow me to go on vacation with you.
b. to permit
El ayuntamiento consintió el cambio de uso de suelo.The city council permitted the change in land use.
c. to tolerate
No tienes porque consentir que te hablen así.There's no reason for you to tolerate them speaking to you like that.
2. (to pamper)
3. (to endure)
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. to consent
Yo creo que es un rollo tener que consentir en el uso de cookies antes de acceder a un sitio.I think it's a pain having to consent to the use of cookies before accessing a site.
b. to agree
Ahora que todos han consentido, podemos poner el plan en marcha.Now that everyone has agreed, we can put the plan in action.
autorizar(
ow
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toh
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ree
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sahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to permit)
a. to authorize (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Como el ayuntamiento no había autorizado la manifestación, esta se consideraba ilegal.Since the town hall had not authorized the demonstration, it was considered illegal.
b. to authorise (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
En el correo no te van a entregar una carta para mí a menos que yo te autorice.The post office won't give you a letter for me if I don't authorise you first.
c. to allow
No me autorizaron a entrar en las instalaciones.I was not allowed to enter the facilities.
d. to approve
El gobierno autorizó la extradición del periodista a los Estados Unidos en febrero de 2013.The government approved the journalist's extradition to the United States in February 2013.
2. (to entitle)
a. to authorize (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Lo siento, no me autorizaron a dar este tipo de información.I'm sorry, I was not authorized to give out that kind of information.
b. to authorise (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
El artículo 51 autoriza a los estados miembros a emprender acciones de autodefensa ante una amenaza contra su seguridad.Article 51 authorises member states to take action to defend themselves against threats to their security.
c. to give the right
Esta tarjeta bancaria no te autoriza para sobregirar tu cuenta.This bank card does not give you the right to overdraw your account.
