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    Permitieron (en. Allowed)

    /peɾmiˈtjeɾon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To let someone do something or authorize someone to perform an action.
    The parents allowed their children to go out and play.
    Los padres permitieron que sus hijos salieran a jugar.
    To give consent to someone to carry out some action.
    The boss allowed the employee to take a day off.
    El jefe permitió que el empleado tomara un día libre.
    To enable or make it possible for something to happen.
    The new law allowed the construction of taller buildings.
    La nueva ley permitió la construcción de edificios más altos.

    Etymology

    The verb 'permit' comes from the Latin 'permittĕre', which means to let pass or consent.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to permit is to be able
    The ability to allow something translates into control or authority over it.
    permitir es poder
    they did not allow me
    It expresses that consent was not given to carry out an action.
    no me permitieron

    Related Words

    allow
    Verb that means to give permission or consent to something.
    permitir
    permission
    Consent given to someone to perform an action.
    permiso

    Slang Meanings

    To let someone do something, informally.
    At the party, they allowed me to dance however I wanted.
    En la fiesta, me permitieron bailar como yo quisiera.