Asking for permission to enter a place

Question

Someone wants to enter a place with people inside. I want to know how this person would have to ask for permission to be able to do it.. And how I should give her o him permission.

In Spanish, we say:

¿Puedo entrar? o ¿Puedo pasar?

Adelante.

Answer 1

May I come in?

Please, come in.

Answer 2

you can say.....

excuse me, may i come in?

and the answer is..... yes, come in... or go ahead.....

ok bye

Answer 3

I'd say:

Question: Can I come in?

Answer: Sure, come in!

Nila, "may I come in?" is more formal and polite. "Can I come in?" is another option, but more colloquial. - --Mariana--, Apr 5, 2010