autorizas

Autorizas is the second-person singular present indicative form of the Spanish verb autorizar. It corresponds to the subject tú and means “you authorize.” The verb autorizar belongs to the regular -ar conjugation and is used to express giving official permission, granting authority, or validating a specific action.

Etymology and meaning: autorizar derives from the noun autoridad or autor (author/origin of power) combined with the derivational suffix -izar, which forms verbs indicating a change of status or granting of ability. The core sense is to confer formal approval or power to act.

Conjugation and forms: as a regular -ar verb, its present tense paradigm is yo autorizo, tú autorizas, él/ella/usted autoriza, nosotros autorizamos, vosotros autorizáis, ellos/ellas/ustedes autorizan. Related forms include the gerund autorizando and the past participle autorizado. Other tenses and moods are used in formal or written Spanish, such as autorizaba (imperfect), autorizaré (future), and autorizando (present participle).

Usage: autorizar is commonly employed in legal, administrative, and professional contexts, as well as in information technology and everyday situations where permission is required. It can refer to granting permission, authorizing a transaction, approving access, or validating a process. It is often contrasted with synonyms like permitir or aprobar, though each term has nuances regarding formality and authority.

Example sentences: Tú autorizas la salida de los empleados. El supervisor autorizó el pago pendiente. La aplicación solicita que anotes tu PIN para autorizar la transacción.

See also: autorizar, autorización, autorizado, autoridad.