potestadnoun
Potestad means power or authority in English. It is a noun, and the plural is potestades.
- power
- authority
No tengo potestad para cambiar eso.
I do not have the authority to change that.
La ley le otorga potestad sobre sus hijos.
The law grants him authority over his children.
El juez tiene potestad para decidir el caso.
The judge has the authority to decide the case.
Los padres ejercen la potestad sobre el menor.
The parents exercise authority over the minor.
Common forms
| Form | Reading |
|---|---|
| potestades | plural, feminine |