authority

authority(

)

A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

That girl has always had a rebellious attitude towards authority.Esa niña siempre tuvo una actitud rebelde frente a la autoridad.

2. (permission)

a. la autorización

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

Only the editor has the authority to make that decision.Solo el editor tiene autorización para tomar esa decisión.

3. (self-assurance)

a. la autoridad

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

"I can assure you that won't happen," she said, with an air of authority."Te aseguro que eso no va pasar", dijo con aire de autoridad.

4. (person in command)

a. la autoridad

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

We are carrying out an investigation into the incident and the authorities have been informed.Estamos investigando el incidente y se ha informado a las autoridades.

5. (expert)

a. la autoridad

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

I believe you're an authority on wine.Creo que eres una autoridad en vinos.

6. (source)

a. la autoridad

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

On what authority do you base your observations?¿En qué autoridad te basas para hacer esas observaciones?

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