Permítanos (en. Allow us)

[peɾˈmitanos]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Requesting to permit a group in a formal situation.
Allow us to explain the details of the project.
Permítanos explicarle los detalles del proyecto.
Used to politely ask for permission.
Allow us to enter before the meeting starts.
Permítanos entrar antes de que comience la reunión.
Expression that implies the authorization to do something.
Allow us to help you with your luggage.
Permítanos ayudarle con su equipaje.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

Allow us a moment
A way to request time before continuing.
Permítanos un momento
Allow us to help you
Expression of an offer to provide assistance.
Permítanos ayudarle

Related Words

permit
Letting someone do something.
permitir
permission
Authorization to perform an action.
permiso

Slang Meanings

A very polite expression to ask for something.
When we speak with the boss, we always say 'allow us'.
Cuando hablamos con el jefe, siempre decimos 'permítanos'.
Common phrase in respectful situations.
'Allow us' is commonly used in presentations.
'Permítanos' se usa mucho en las presentaciones.