Spanish Conversation · Level 89
60 words
Spanish word
facultar
Pronunciation
IPA/fakulˈtaɾ/
Meaning
- verbauthorize
Example
El contrato faculta al representante para negociar en nombre de la empresa.
The contract authorizes the representative to negotiate on behalf of the company.
More examples
No estoy facultado para autorizar pagos sin la aprobación del gerente.
I am not authorized to authorize payments without the manager's approval.
Core concept
Legal appointment granting someone power to act.
Common phrases
facultar el uso de la tarjeta
authorize the use of the card
facultar el acceso
authorize access
Similar words
autorizar: Gives official approval or permission from an authority to carry out a specific act.
permitir: Allows a person or action to take place; grants permission to do something.
delegar: Transfers tasks or authority to another person so they perform duties on the holder's behalf.
Definition in Spanish
Dar a alguien la autoridad legal o formal para realizar una acción concreta, a menudo mediante un documento, nombramiento o mandato.
Word origin
It derives from Latin facultas 'ability' through medieval Latin facultare 'to make able', giving the verb the sense of conferring legal power.
Usage tips
- Common constructions are facultar a alguien para + infinitive and estar facultado para + infinitive, so the verb typically appears in legal formulas rather than casual speech.