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    Consentía (en. Consented)

    /kon.sen'ti.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To give permission or authorization to do something.
    He always consented to let his children play in the park.
    Él siempre consentía que sus hijos jugaran en el parque.
    To agree with a decision or action.
    The family consented that it was the best place to live.
    La familia consentía en que aquel era el mejor lugar para vivir.
    To allow something to happen, generally with an attitude of acceptance.
    He consented to his friend borrowing money.
    Consentía en que su amigo le prestara dinero.
    To consent to the execution of something that may be harmful.
    Sometimes, she consented to situations that did not suit her.
    A veces, ella consentía a situaciones que no le convenían.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'consentīre', meaning 'to agree'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    give consent
    To allow or authorize something.
    dar consentimiento
    consent to something
    To accept or agree with a proposal.
    consentir en algo
    not consent
    To refuse to accept or allow something.
    no consentir

    Related Words

    consent
    Agreement that gives permission to do something.
    consentimiento
    consent
    Verb that means to allow or agree.
    consentir
    consented
    A person who has received permission or excessive support.
    consentido

    Slang Meanings

    To accept something without much resistance.
    He always consents to what his friends tell him, even if he doesn't like it.
    Siempre consiente lo que le dicen sus amigos, aunque no le guste.
    To be passive in a situation where one should act.
    It's not good for him to always consent to everything.
    No es bueno que consienta siempre en todo.