Permitir
Example: Meus pais permitem que eu saia com meus amigos.
Definition
"Permitir" means to give permission or allow someone to do something. It involves granting consent or making it possible for an action to happen, as in the example phrase "Meus pais permitem que eu saia com meus amigos," where the parents allow their child to go out with friends.
Etymology
The word "permitir" comes from the Latin verb 'permittere,' which means 'to send through' or 'allow.' It combines 'per-' meaning 'through' and 'mittere' meaning 'to send.' Did you know that this root also gave rise to English words like 'permit' and 'permission'?
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