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"Permitir" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to allow", and "a no ser que" is a phrase which is often translated as "unless". Learn more about the difference between "permitir" and "a no ser que" below.
permitir(
pehr
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teer
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
c. to permit
A los empleados despedidos no se les permite acceso al edificio.Fired employees are not permitted access to the building.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
¿Me permite pasar?Can I come in?
Si me permite, señora, creo que puedo arreglar la puerta.If I may, ma'am, I think I can fix the door.
a. to allow
Esta maquinaria nos permite tener una mayor producción.This machinery allows us to increase our production.
permitirse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
4. (to grant)
a. to allow oneself
Me permito saltarme la dieta una vez por semana.I allow myself to skip my diet once a week.
a. to afford
No puedo permitirme viajar más de una vez al año.I can't afford to travel more than once a year.
a no ser que(
ah
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sehr
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