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    Permitía (en. Allowed)

    /peɾmiˈtia/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To consist of granting authorization to carry out an action.
    She allowed me to do whatever I wanted.
    Ella me permitía hacer lo que quisiera.
    To let something happen or to let someone act in a certain way.
    Allowed us to enter the event without a ticket.
    Nos permitía entrar al evento sin boleto.
    To make it possible for something to take place.
    The new agreement allowed for greater resource usage.
    El nuevo acuerdo permitía un mayor uso de recursos.
    To have the authority or power to consent.
    The owner of the house allowed his friends to have barbecues in the garden.
    El dueño de la casa permitía a sus amigos hacer barbacoas en el jardín.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    did not allow anyone to get close
    Maintained distance from anyone.
    no permitía que nadie se acercara
    always let me dream
    Always gave me the freedom to imagine and aspire for more.
    siempre me permitía soñar
    allowed me a moment
    Gave me the opportunity to take a small amount of time.
    me permitió un momento

    Related Words

    permission
    Authorization to do something.
    permiso
    permissive
    That allows or gives excessive freedoms.
    permisivo
    permissibility
    Quality of being permissive.
    permisibilidad

    Slang Meanings

    Let do
    In this place, it is usually said that chaos is allowed.
    En este lugar se suele decir que se permite el desmadre.
    Tolerate
    The boss allows a relaxed attitude among the employees.
    El jefe permite una actitud relajada entre los empleados.