permitir
verb
1. to allow, permit + infinitivo; + que + subjuntivo
giving permission
- El profesor permite usar el diccionario.The teacher allows us to use the dictionary.
- No permito que mis hijos salgan solos.I do not allow my children to go out alone.
2. to enable, make possible
making something possible
- Este trabajo me permite viajar.This job allows me to travel.
- El dinero no permite comprar una casa.The money is not enough to buy a house.
3. to afford, allow oneself permitirse + infinitivo; permitirse el lujo de + infinitivo
doing something for oneself
- No puedo permitirme comprar un coche.I cannot afford to buy a car.
- Ella se permite descansar los domingos.She allows herself to rest on Sundays.
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