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"Allow" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "permitir", and "in order" is a phrase which is often translated as "en orden". Learn more about the difference between "allow" and "in order" below.
allow(
uh
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lau
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to permit)
b. dejar entrar
They wouldn't allow us in because we weren't suitably dressed.No nos dejaron entrar porque no íbamos vestidos para la ocasión.
4. (to accept)
a. reconocer
I have to allow that she's great fun.Tengo que reconocer que es una persona muy divertida.
5. (to grant)
a. permitir
The committee did not allow the building of a skyscraper in that location.El comité no permitió que se construyera el rascacielos en esa localización.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. tener en cuenta
You must also allow for travel expenses.Tienes que tener también en cuenta los gastos de viaje.
in order(
ihn
or
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duhr
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
2. (so that)
a. para (preposition)
I went to the grocery store in order to buy some milk.Fui al supermercado para comprar leche.
a. ordenado (adjective)
Everything's in order inside your fridge! I'm impressed!¡Todo está ordenado adentro de tu refrigerador! ¡Me impresiona!
b. organizado (adjective)
You need to sort out this closet and put everything in order.¡Necesitas arreglar este armario y dejarlo organizado!
4. (prepared)
