authoritative

BrE /ɔːˈθɒrɪtətɪv/ AmE /ɔːˈθɔːrətətɪv/

adjective en → es

1 OFFICIAL [attributive / predicative] B2

having the power to make decisions or give orders in an official position

oficial, autoritario

  • an authoritative decision/voice

Collocations authoritative figure · authoritative statement

  • The judge's voice was very authoritative.

    La voz del juez era muy autoritaria.

2 TRUSTWORTHY [attributive / predicative] B2

based on knowledge and experience, so that people believe what you say is true or correct

credible, confiable

  • an authoritative opinion

Collocations authoritative source · authoritative advice

  • The report is based on authoritative research.

    El informe se basa en investigaciones autoritativas.