authoritative

fiable, autorizado

Que merece confianza porque se basa en conocimientos profundos y datos fiables.

En inglés sencillo: Based on thorough knowledge and reliable information, so people can trust it.

• This is an authoritative guide to local birds.
• We need an authoritative source for these figures.
• Her account became the most authoritative history of the expedition.

Sinónimos: reliable, definitive, trustworthy

Antónimos: unreliable

Expresiones frecuentes: authoritative source, authoritative guide, authoritative account, authoritative study

autoritario, firme

Que muestra seguridad y fuerza, de modo que los demás escuchan y obedecen.

En inglés sencillo: Confident and powerful in a way that makes people listen and obey.

• She spoke in an authoritative voice.
• His authoritative manner kept the meeting calm.
• Can you sound more authoritative when giving instructions?

Sinónimos: commanding, confident, assertive

Antónimos: hesitant

Expresiones frecuentes: authoritative voice, authoritative tone, authoritative manner

oficial, autorizado

Que procede de una persona u organización con poder para tomar decisiones oficiales.

En inglés sencillo: Coming from a person or organization with the power to make official decisions.

• The court issued an authoritative ruling.
• We are waiting for an authoritative statement from the council.
• These authoritative instructions come directly from the minister.

Sinónimos: official, authorized

Antónimos: unofficial

Expresiones frecuentes: authoritative ruling, authoritative statement, authoritative decision