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permitir

verb

  1. 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. 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. 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.