What is the Spanish word for "authorize"?

Learn how to say "authorize" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

authorize

Spanish

autorizar

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Alternative translations of "authorize"

permitir
facultar
habilitar
consentir

Examples of how to use "authorize" in Spanish

English
Only a manager can authorize this transaction.
Spanish
Solo un gerente puede autorizar esta transacción.
English
I authorize this payment today.
Spanish
Autorizo este pago hoy.
English
She authorized the report yesterday.
Spanish
Ella autorizó el informe ayer.
English
They are authorizing access now.
Spanish
Están autorizando el acceso ahora.
English
We have authorized your shipment already.
Spanish
Ya hemos autorizado su envío.

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