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La Palabra del Día : permitir

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permitir (transitive verb) to allow, to permit; to enable

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Si me permite - If you don't mind

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Do not use subject pronouns in Spanish.

No se permiten perros aquí.

Dogs aren't allowed here.

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updated May 29, 2011
posted by Vaanz
Perfect, Vaanz! :) - cogumela, May 26, 2011

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Everybody knows that smoking is not allowed in school.

Todos saben que no está permitido fumar en la escuela.

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Muchísimas gracias por todas las correcciones. smile

updated May 26, 2011
edited by EL_MAG0
posted by EL_MAG0
Also shouldn't be allowed anywhere! great sentence Amor y paz :) - 00b6f46c, May 26, 2011
I agree with you Lovely and so does Mötley Crüe :) jeje - EL_MAG0, May 26, 2011
Good one, Amor:) - migelis, May 26, 2011
Gracias Migelis y gracias a todos :) - EL_MAG0, May 26, 2011
Nice :) - Fidalgo, May 26, 2011
Good, Amor y Paz! :) - cogumela, May 26, 2011
Thank you Cogumela :) You look nice dressed in Cherries :) - EL_MAG0, May 26, 2011
Mortey Crue? You must have gone to high school when I did! - amykay, May 26, 2011
Tengo tres años jeje :) - EL_MAG0, May 26, 2011
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Esta semana es cuando los perros no se permiten en las playas nada más.

This week is when dogs are not permitted on the beaches any more.

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updated May 26, 2011
posted by sanlee
Omg jaja funny dog! - 00b6f46c, May 26, 2011
Hi Sandy :) - EL_MAG0, May 26, 2011
It needs to rephrase a bit: Esta semana es la última que se permiten perros en las playas. Well done, sanlee! :) - cogumela, May 26, 2011
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"No soy permitido llevar la ropa de mi esposa."


"I'm not allowed to wear my wife's clothes."

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updated May 26, 2011
edited by 0043ad50
posted by 0043ad50
I fixed the pic, lol - 00b6f46c, May 26, 2011
Thank you so much lovely. You are so awesome. :) - 0043ad50, May 26, 2011
No soy permitido llevar la ropa de mi esposa. - 0074b507, May 26, 2011
Thank you very much gfreed - 0043ad50, May 26, 2011
Well, that is a good thing. Right? jeje :) Good one Marshall :) - EL_MAG0, May 26, 2011
lol - migelis, May 26, 2011
No se me permite llevar la ropa de mi esposa. Well done, Marsh! :) - cogumela, May 26, 2011
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No voy a permitir que nadie nos separe.

I'm not going to let anyone seperate us.

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updated May 26, 2011
posted by theresa5
Excellent, theresa! :) - cogumela, May 26, 2011
:) - EL_MAG0, May 26, 2011
Nice idea:) - migelis, May 26, 2011
Yay! Thanks Cogu, Amor and Migelis! - theresa5, May 26, 2011
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A more nimble style can allow us to have a better chance in life.

Un estilo más ágil puede permitirnos tener mejores oportunidades en la vida.

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updated May 26, 2011
edited by Fidalgo
posted by Fidalgo
Very nice sentence and picture:) - migelis, May 26, 2011
Gracias, amigo :) - Fidalgo, May 26, 2011
I love the pic. - Leatha, May 26, 2011
Very good, Fidalgo! ....tener mejores oportunidades en la vida. :) - cogumela, May 26, 2011
Good post Fidalgo :) - EL_MAG0, May 26, 2011
Great phrase and picture! - pesta, May 26, 2011
Gracias, Leatha, Cogumela, Amor y Paz, Pesta, y todos :) - Fidalgo, May 26, 2011
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Estas pruebas permitirán a los médicos diagnosticar tus problemas de corazón.

These tests will allow the doctors to diagnose the problems with your heart.

updated May 26, 2011
edited by 0066c384
posted by 0066c384
Buena respuesta :) - EL_MAG0, May 26, 2011
Gracias, amigo! :) - 0066c384, May 26, 2011
Nice idea :) - Fidalgo, May 26, 2011
" a los médicos" and "tus problemas de corazón" Well done, dog! :) - cogumela, May 26, 2011
Gracias! :) - 0066c384, May 26, 2011
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not allowed Pictures, Images and Photos

Whatever you want to do is not allowed.

Sea lo que sea lo que quieras hacer, no está permitido.

updated May 26, 2011
edited by Leatha
posted by Leatha
Typo: allowed. I think you did the same thing in Spanish where you needed the past participle but you didn't use it, but I don't know. - rabbitwho, May 26, 2011
Sea lo que sea lo que quieras hacer, no está permitido. Wel done, Lea! :) - cogumela, May 26, 2011
Good one leatha :) - EL_MAG0, May 26, 2011
Leisure & Cultural Services - the only leisure or service allowed is picking up trash ... - Lector_Constante, May 26, 2011
Gracias, Rabbit, Cogumela, AyP, y Lector. - Leatha, May 26, 2011
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You block your dream when you allow your fear to grow bigger than your faith.alt text

Bloqueas tu sueño cuando permites que el miedo crezca más grande que tu fe.

updated May 26, 2011
edited by 00b6f46c
posted by 00b6f46c
I always love your posts :) - EL_MAG0, May 26, 2011
Thank you Amor :) - 00b6f46c, May 26, 2011
Bloqueas tu sueño cuando permitas que el miedo....active Bloqueas tu sueño cuando se permite el miedo....passive voice [when fear is allowed to] Just guessing. Something seems off. - 0074b507, May 26, 2011
Very nice post:) - migelis, May 26, 2011
Bloqueas tu sueño cuando permites que el miedo crezca más grande que tu fe. Well done, lovely! :) - cogumela, May 26, 2011
Ah to far from my translation! again for the second day :( thank you so much Cogu! - 00b6f46c, May 26, 2011
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Necesito hacer un examen de nivel pero mi horario no lo permite.

I need to do a level test but my timetable doesn't permit it.

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updated May 26, 2011
edited by rabbitwho
posted by rabbitwho
Excellent, rabbit!!!! :) - cogumela, May 26, 2011
:) - EL_MAG0, May 26, 2011
that cartoon is hilarious. - amykay, May 26, 2011
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Permit me to introduce myself. I am Pepe.

Permítame que me presente. Soy Pepe.

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updated May 26, 2011
edited by pesta
posted by pesta
Soy Pepe ( No personal pronoun required, at all!! in this case) Good, pesta! :) - cogumela, May 26, 2011
I thought it needed distinguishing here, but I was wrong. Dunce corner?? :) - pesta, May 26, 2011
¡Muchas Gracias, cogu! - pesta, May 26, 2011
Umm, ummm, I think Pepe LePew would use the pronoun! He is a very ... self-confident fellow! - Lector_Constante, May 26, 2011
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Today is permitted to tell your secrets.

Hoy está permitido contar tu secretos.

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updated May 26, 2011
edited by migelis
posted by migelis
Muy gracioso :) - EL_MAG0, May 26, 2011
Gracias, amigo:) - migelis, May 26, 2011
Good image :) - Fidalgo, May 26, 2011
Thank you Fidalgo:) - migelis, May 26, 2011
"contar" tu secretos :) Well done, migelis! :) - cogumela, May 26, 2011
Muchas gracias Cogumela:) - migelis, May 26, 2011
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Me permitir para acompañar tú, por favor. Permit me to accompany you,please.

updated May 28, 2011
edited by jennyo45
posted by jennyo45
Not sure if this sentence is correct,could someone help, thankyou. - jennyo45, May 26, 2011
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La alegría es lo que nos pasa cuando nos permitimos reconocer lo buenas que son realmente las cosas

Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognize how good things really are.

Marianne Williamson

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updated May 26, 2011
edited by --Jen--
posted by --Jen--
So true :) Hi Jen :) - EL_MAG0, May 26, 2011
I would suggerst "experimentar" (experience a sensation) rather than "pasar". - 0074b507, May 26, 2011
Nice, Jen:) - migelis, May 26, 2011
La alegría es lo que nos pasa (sucede, experimentamos too, Q) cuando nos permitimos reconocer lo buenas que son realmente las cosas/ lo bien que están las cosas realmente ( careful: these have a totally different meaning) - cogumela, May 26, 2011
It's important that "bien" goes with 'estar' whereas "buenas" goes with "ser" :) Well done, Jenny! - cogumela, May 26, 2011
I didn't know that. I'll try to plant that one in memory. :) Thanks Cogu :) - EL_MAG0, May 26, 2011
Thank you, Q and Cogu, and thank you for the explanation :) - --Jen--, May 26, 2011
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En la Ciudad de Nueva York, fumando afuera ya no es permitido.

In New York City, smoking outside is no longer allowed. smile

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updated May 26, 2011
posted by Nicole-B
Really? But people aren't allowed smoke inside either, so where do they smoke? - rabbitwho, May 26, 2011
I remember we were in a mall in Boston once when we were on holidays and my dad lit up, everyone looked at him as if he'd droped his pants and we couldn't figure out why till a lady that worked there came and told us it wasn't allowed. - rabbitwho, May 26, 2011
...fumar afuera ya no está permitido. Well done, Nicole! :) - cogumela, May 26, 2011
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¡Permítame aclarar el asunto! ¡ No voy a dejar de fumar puros!

Let me clarify the issue! I am not going to stop smoking cigars!

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updated May 26, 2011
edited by 002262dd
posted by 002262dd
Typo: "aclarar" Very good, Joe! :) - cogumela, May 26, 2011