Translation of Spanish word "permitir" to English
permitir
/peɾ.mi.ˈtiɾ/
Meaning
VerbTo let one have as a suitable share of something.
How to use
In formal and informal contexts, permitir is used to indicate permission or consent. For example, 'El jefe permitió que los empleados tomaran un descanso' (The boss allowed the employees to take a break). A common mistake among learners is using permitir in the present perfect tense, when in fact the correct form is the preterite tense, as in 'Permití que mi amigo viniera a mi casa' (I allowed my friend to come to my house).
🇬🇧 English
to allow / to permit
Example
permitir a un sirviente su libertad; permitir el paso libre; para permitir un día de descanso
allow a servant his freedom; allow free passage; to allow a day of rest
El acontecimiento sólo admite una interpretación.
The event only allows one interpretation.
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Common phrases
- dar permiso— to give permission
- tomar permiso— to take permission
- pedir permiso— to ask for permission
- requerir permiso— to require permission
- negar permiso— to deny permission
📖 Related grammar
🦊 Conjugation of the verb "permitir"Full conjugation →
Present Tense (Presente)
Simple Past (Pretérito Indefinido)
Perfect (Pretérito Perfecto)
he permitido
Imperative (Imperativo)
Frequency rank: #148 in Spanish
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The Spanish word "permitir" means "to allow / to permit" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "No permiten fumar aquí." (which translates as "allow a servant his freedom; allow free passage; to allow a day of rest").
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