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autorizado

ow-toh-ree-SAH-dohau.to.riˈsa.do

“autorizado” means “authorized” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

authorized, official

Also: permitted, licensed
A large, shiny brass key is inserted into the lock of a heavy, blue wooden door. The door is slightly ajar, revealing bright light inside, symbolizing access or permission.

📝 In Action

Solo el personal autorizado puede entrar en esta zona.

A2

Only authorized personnel can enter this area.

Esta es la versión autorizada del libro.

B1

This is the official (authorized) version of the book.

Necesitas un permiso autorizado para construir aquí.

B1

You need an authorized permit to build here.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • prohibido (forbidden)
  • no autorizado (unauthorized)

Common Collocations

  • personal autorizado – authorized personnel
  • distribuidor autorizado – authorized dealer

authorized

Also: given permission
A hand holds a large, circular stamp pressing down firmly onto a white scroll or document, symbolizing the completion of the authorization process.
infinitiveautorizar
gerundautorizando
past Participleautorizado

📝 In Action

El director ha autorizado el gasto.

B1

The director has authorized the expense.

Fueron autorizados a salir temprano.

B2

They were authorized (given permission) to leave early.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • ha sido autorizado – it has been authorized
  • había autorizado – had authorized

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "autorizado" in Spanish:

authorized→given permission→licensed→official→permitted→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: autorizado

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'autorizado' as an adjective?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
autorizar(to authorize) — Verb
autorización(authorization/permission) — Noun
autor(author) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
reservadolimitado
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word *auctorizare*, meaning 'to empower' or 'to grant authority.' It shares a root with the word 'author' (autor), as an author is the original source or authority for a text.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: authorizedFrench: autorisé

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'autorizado' and 'autorización'?

'Autorizado' is an adjective (describing something that has permission) or a verb form (the action of giving permission). 'Autorización' is the noun, meaning the permission itself or the official document granting it.

Can I use 'autorizado' to mean 'author'?

No. While they share a root, 'autorizado' means 'authorized' or 'given permission.' The word for 'author' is 'autor' (masculine) or 'autora' (feminine).