How to Say "authorizes" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “authorizes” is “permite” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
La tarjeta de crédito le permite pagar después.
The credit card allows him to pay later.
Mi horario me permite ir al gimnasio todos los días.
My schedule permits me to go to the gym every day.
¿El reglamento permite mascotas pequeñas en el edificio?
Does the regulation permit small pets in the building?
Using the Verb After 'Permitir'
When you say who or what is allowed to do something, the verb after 'permite' usually stays in the simple, unconjugated form (infinitive): 'La regla permite comer fuera' (The rule allows eating outside).
Formal vs. Informal
'Permitir' is slightly more formal than 'dejar' (to let/to leave). Use 'permite' when discussing official rules or when writing formally.
Forgetting the 'to'
Mistake: “Me permite ir.”
Correction: This is often translated as 'He allows me to go,' but English requires 'to.' Spanish does not need an extra preposition here.
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