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"Libertad" is a form of "libertad", a noun which is often translated as "freedom". "La autoridad" is a form of "autoridad", a noun which is often translated as "authority". Learn more about the difference between "libertad" and "la autoridad" below.
la libertad(
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tahd
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
la autoridad(
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dahd
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (power)
a. authority
El cajero del banco no tiene autoridad para aprobar ese depósito.The bank teller does not have the authority to approve that deposit.
2. (command)
a. control
La maestra de español no tiene autoridad sobre sus alumnos.The Spanish teacher has no control over her students.
a. authority
Las autoridades arrestaron al sospechoso y lo llevaron a la cárcel.The authorities arrested the suspect and put him in jail.
a. authority
La doctora tiene mucha autoridad en el ámbito de la geología regional.The doctor enjoys great authority in the field of regional geology.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Antonio describe con autoridad la situación económica de su país.Antonio gives an authoritative account of his country's economic situation.
Don Bernardo habló con mucha autoridad de la economía.Don Bernardo spoke very authoritatively about the economy.
