Permítame (en. Allow me)

peɾˈmiːtame

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
The act of asking for permission to do something.
Allow me to join the meeting.
Permíteme entrar a la reunión.
To suggest the possibility of carrying out an action.
Allow me to help you with your tasks.
Permíteme ayudarte con tus tareas.
To request authorization to proceed.
Allow me to explain my point of view.
Permíteme explicarte mi punto de vista.

Etymology

From the verb 'permit' in the first person singular of the subjunctive mood.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Allow me a moment
A request for someone to wait a moment.
permítame un momento
Allow me to tell you
An introduction to express a personal opinion.
permítame decirte
Allow me to introduce
To request the opportunity to present something or someone.
permítame presentar

Related Words

permitted
Authorized, given permission to do something.
permitted
permission
Authorization given to carry out an action.
permiso

Slang Meanings

A colloquial way to ask for permission among friends.
Allow me, bro, a second.
Permíteme, bro, un segundo.
An expression used to indicate that one wants to do something with someone's approval.
Allow me, I'm intrigued by what you're saying.
Permíteme, me intriga lo que estás diciendo.