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autorización

authorisation

noun ow-toh-ree-sah-SYOHN Less Common

Also means

permit

Usage Note

Autorización is the formal noun for permission granted by an authority — a written permit or approval (autorización de trabajo, work permit). The verb is autorizar. In everyday speech permiso is often used informally where a bureaucratic context would call for autorización.

Examples

"Necesitas la autorización del director para entrar."

Natural Translation

You need the director's authorisation to enter.

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