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    Permito (en. I allow)

    /perˈmito/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To give consent for an action to be carried out.
    I allow my children to go out and play.
    Yo permito que mis hijos salgan a jugar.
    To make something possible or feasible.
    The weather allows us to go hiking.
    El clima permite que podamos ir de excursión.
    To grant authorization or a license.
    The law allows citizens to protest peacefully.
    La ley permite que los ciudadanos protesten pacíficamente.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'permittere', which means 'to allow' or 'to grant'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to allow and to prohibit
    Allowing something means giving authorization, while prohibiting means preventing it.
    permitir y prohibir
    allowed
    Expression that indicates that it is authorized to do something.
    se permite
    not allowed
    Indicates that it is prohibited to do something.
    no se permite

    Related Words

    permission
    Authorization to do something.
    permiso
    allowed
    That which is authorized or acceptable.
    permitido
    permissiveness
    Appreciation or tendency to allow more than to prohibit.
    permisividad

    Slang Meanings

    To give the green light.
    The boss gave me the green light for the project.
    El jefe me dio la luz verde para el proyecto.
    To let it pass.
    She let me into the concert.
    Ella me dejó que pasara al concierto.