authoritative

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. autoritario
"Stand aside!" called out the man with an authoritative tone, and everyone went silent."¡Apártense!" gritó el hombre en tono autoritario, y todo el mundo se quedó callado.
a. autorizado
You should always make sure you get your information from an authoritative source.Debes asegurarte siempre de que la información procede de una fuente autorizada.
b. serio
The article I read about the scandal wasn't from the most authoritative newspaper.El artículo que leí sobre el escándalo no estaba en el más serio de los periódicos.
c. acreditado
The professor wrote one of the most authoritative Gaelic grammars.La profesora escribió una de las gramáticas más acreditadas del idioma gaélico.
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