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to allow
01
permitir
to let someone or something do a particular thing
Transitive: to allow sth
Ditransitive: to allow sb to do sth
Example
She allowed her children to play in the park.
The new policy allows employees to work remotely.
1.1
admitir
to let someone or something enter or exit a particular place or go in a certain direction
Transitive: to allow sb/sth somewhere
Example
Pets are allowed in the park, but they must be leashed.
Se permiten mascotas en el parque, pero deben estar atadas.
The bouncer allowed only VIP guests into the exclusive club.
El portero permitió solo a los invitados VIP entrar en el club exclusivo.
1.2
permitir, dejar
to let someone have a particular thing
Ditransitive: to allow sb sth
Example
I allow myself a cup of coffee in the morning.
Me permito una taza de café por la mañana.
She allows her children one hour of TV each day.
Ella deja que sus hijos vean una hora de televisión cada día.
1.3
permitir, dejar
to let a particular thing take place or be done
Transitive: to allow an action
Example
Smoking is not allowed in this building.
No se permite fumar en este edificio.
Cell phone use is not allowed during the exam.
No se permite el uso del teléfono celular durante el examen.
02
hacer posible
to make a specific thing possible, particularly something useful or helpful
Transitive: to allow for an action
Example
The budget increase allows for the hiring of additional staff members.
El aumento del presupuesto permite la contratación de personal adicional.
This software allows for seamless collaboration among team members.
Este software permite una colaboración fluida entre los miembros del equipo.
2.1
permitir, dejar
to make sure one has a sufficient amount of something such as time, food, money, etc. available for a specific purpose
Transitive: to allow time, space, or resource
Example
Allow plenty of space in your suitcase for souvenirs.
Deja mucho espacio en tu maleta para recuerdos.
She allowed a few extra minutes in case of traffic.
Ella dejó unos minutos extra por si había tráfico.
03
reconocer
to acknowledge or accept the truth, validity, or correctness of something
Transitive: to allow sth | to allow that
Example
Can you allow that you might have been mistaken in this case?
¿Puedes admitir que podrías haberte equivocado en este caso?
I must allow that your argument makes sense.
Debo admitir que tu argumento tiene sentido.
