Permiso (en. Permission)
/peɾˈmiso/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Authorization to do something.
I need a permit to be able to enter the building.
Necesito un permiso para poder entrar al edificio.
Consent given to someone.
She gave me permission to use her car.
Ella me dio permiso para usar su coche.
License or official authorization.
A driver's license is necessary to drive.
El permiso de conducir es necesario para manejar.
Etymology
From Latin 'permittere', which means 'to let pass, to allow'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to give permission
To grant someone authorization to do something.
dar permiso
to ask for permission
To request authorization to carry out an action.
pedir permiso
without permission
To do something without the corresponding authorization.
sin permiso
Related Words
authorize
To give consent or permission.
autorizar
license
Document that allows a specific activity to be carried out.
licencia
consent
Agreement or approval of something.
consentimiento
Slang Meanings
Chill out
When they say 'permisito', it's a way of saying that there's no problem.
Cuando te dicen 'permisito', es un modo de decir que no hay problema.
No problem
If someone uses your thing without permission, but says 'permisito', it's like a 'no worries'.
Si alguien usa tu cosa sin permiso, pero le hace 'permisito', es como un 'no worries'.