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    Permitió (en. Allowed)

    /peɾmiˈtjo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Granting the possibility for something to happen.
    The teacher allowed the students to work in groups.
    El maestro permitió que los estudiantes trabajaran en grupo.
    Giving consent for something to be done.
    The mother allowed her daughter to go to the party.
    La madre permitió que su hija saliera a la fiesta.
    Authorize
    The principal did not allow the use of phones in class.
    El director no permitió el uso del teléfono en clase.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'permittere', which means 'to let pass'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    entry was not allowed
    Access to the area was not allowed.
    no se permitió la entrada
    the use of was permitted
    The use of electronic devices in class was permitted.
    se permitió el uso de
    the consumption of alcohol was not allowed
    The consumption of alcohol at the event was not approved.
    no se permitió el consumo de alcohol

    Related Words

    allow
    Granting access or consent for something.
    permitir
    permission
    Authorization to do something.
    permiso
    permit holder
    Person who receives a permit.
    permisionario

    Slang Meanings

    Letting do what one wants.
    The boss allowed us to do whatever we wanted today.
    El jefe nos permitió hacer lo que quisiéramos hoy.
    Informal authorization.
    He gave me the green light, so I can move forward with the plan.
    Me dio el visto bueno, así que puedo avanzar con el plan.