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How to Say "authorized" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “authorized” is “autorizado” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA2
AdjectiveA2
having permission
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.

Examples

Solo el personal autorizado puede entrar en esta zona.

Only authorized personnel can enter this area.

Esta es la versión autorizada del libro.

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

Necesitas un permiso autorizado para construir aquí.

You need an authorized permit to build here.

Matching the Noun

As an adjective, 'autorizado' must change its ending to match the thing it describes. If the noun is feminine (like 'entrada'), you must say 'autorizada'.

Forgetting Gender/Number

Mistake: “La entrada es autorizado.”

Correction: La entrada es autorizada. (The feminine noun 'entrada' requires the feminine ending '-a'.)

Other Meanings of “autorizado”

“autorizado” can also mean:

  • used after 'haber' to form perfect tenses(B1)

See all meanings in the full dictionary entry →

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