Permitiendo (en. Allowing)

/peɾ.miˈtjen.do/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
Grant permission for something to happen.
The boss is allowing employees to work from home.
El jefe está permitiendo que los empleados trabajen desde casa.
Facilitate someone to carry out an action.
The new law is allowing more people to access education.
La nueva ley está permitiendo a más personas acceder a la educación.
Not to prevent something from happening.
I cannot allow this problem to continue.
No puedo permitir que este problema continúe.

Etymology

From the verb 'permit', which comes from the Latin 'permittere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

thus allowing
action that enables something to happen without restrictions.
permitiendo así
not allowing anymore
indicating that something previously accepted is no longer allowed.
no permitiendo más
allowing access
facilitating entry or the possibility of enjoying something.
permitiendo el acceso

Related Words

allow
giving consent for something to happen.
permitir
permission
authorization to do something.
permiso
authorization
official consent to perform an action.
autorización

Slang Meanings

Allowing something in a relaxed manner.
At this party, they are allowing everything.
En esta fiesta están permitiendo todo.
Being in favor of an unconventional action.
She is always allowing her friends to spend the night at her house.
Ella siempre está permitiendo que sus amigos pasen la noche en su casa.