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    Permitir (en. Allow)

    /peɾ.miˈtiɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Give approval or consent for something to occur.
    The teacher allows the students to use the dictionary during the exam.
    El profesor permite a los estudiantes que usen el diccionario durante el examen.
    Make it possible for something to happen.
    The good weather allows us to enjoy a day at the beach.
    El buen clima permite que disfrutemos de un día en la playa.
    Facilitate someone doing or having something.
    The bank allows financing the purchase of a house.
    El banco permite financiar la compra de una casa.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    allow someone to do something
    Give permission for a person to perform an action.
    permitir que alguien haga algo
    not allow
    Not give authorization for something to happen.
    no permitir
    allow access
    Facilitate entry or participation in a place or activity.
    permitir el acceso

    Related Words

    permission
    Authorization given by someone to do something.
    permiso
    authorization
    Official consent to allow something.
    autorización
    tolerance
    Accepting or allowing something that may not be to one's liking.
    tolerancia

    Slang Meanings

    Let things happen
    That party is a place where they let you do whatever you want.
    Esa fiesta es un lugar donde dejan hacer lo que quieras.
    Give the green light
    The boss gave the green light to the project.
    El jefe dio luz verde al proyecto.