autorizzare
authorize
verb ow-toh-reet-TSAH-reh Less Common
Origin: from Latin 'auctor', author
Usage Note
Autorizzare means to give official permission, pairing with a plus an infinitive: autorizzare qualcuno a entrare. Note the double 'zz' pronounced 'ts'. The related noun is autorizzazione ('authorisation, permit').
Examples
"Il direttore ha autorizzato la spesa."
Natural Translation
The director authorized the expense.
Literal Translation
The director has authorized the expense.
Related Words
Explore Italian by topic
ItalianNow
5 min read