English–Spanish
“authority” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/awtoɾiˈðað/
Example
Contacta a las autoridades si hay un problema.
Contact the authorities if there is a problem.
How to say “authority” in Spanish
“Authority” in Spanish is autoridad.
Gavel and official seal.
Example sentences with autoridad
Los alumnos deben respetar a la autoridad en la escuela.
Students should respect authority at school.
Tips for using autoridad
- Spanish often uses the plural las autoridades to mean the police or public agencies, so context decides whether it refers to an institution or a specific official.