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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
Ejemplos
The school policy does not allow students to use their phones during class.
La política de la escuela no permite que los estudiantes usen sus teléfonos durante la clase.
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
Ejemplos
The gatekeeper allowed the delivery truck inside the restricted area.
El guardia permitió que el camión de reparto entrara en el área restringida.
1.2
permitir, autorizar
to let someone have a particular thing
Ditransitive: to allow sb sth
Ejemplos
The manager decided to allow the team extra time to complete the project.
El gerente decidió permitir al equipo tiempo adicional para completar el proyecto.
1.3
permitir, autorizar
to let a particular thing take place or be done
Transitive: to allow an action
Ejemplos
Freedom of speech must be allowed in a democratic society
La libertad de expresión debe ser permitida en una sociedad democrática.
02
hacer posible
to make a specific thing possible, particularly something useful or helpful
Transitive: to allow for an action
Ejemplos
The spacious backyard allows for outdoor activities and gatherings.
El amplio patio trasero permite actividades y reuniones al aire libre.
2.1
prever, asignar
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
Ejemplos
How many days did you allow for your vacation?
¿Cuántos días has reservado para tus vacaciones?
03
reconocer
to acknowledge or accept the truth, validity, or correctness of something
Transitive: to allow sth | to allow that
Ejemplos
We have to allow that technology has changed the way we live.
Tenemos que reconocer que la tecnología ha cambiado la forma en que vivimos.
