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estabas autorizando
-you were authorizing
Imperfect progressiveconjugation ofautorizar.
estabas autorizando
-you were authorizing
Imperfect progressivevosconjugation ofautorizar.

autorizar

autorizar(
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A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. to authorize
Regionalism used in the United States
(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
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(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.
a. to authorize
Regionalism used in the United States
(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
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(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.
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