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"Verbo" is a noun which is often translated as "verb", and "permitir" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to allow". Learn more about the difference between "verbo" and "permitir" below.
el verbo(
behr
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boh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
2. (formal) (style)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. language
Reconocí que era una obra de Shakespeare por su verbo.I knew it was one of Shakespeare's works from the language.
c. diction (literature)
Homero nos presenta su visión de la naturaleza a través de un verbo poético.Homer uses poetic diction to present us with his vision of nature.
d. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Es un orador de verbo muy fluido.He's a very articulate speaker.
La casera era una señora de verbo rudo.The landlady was a rough-spoken woman.
3. (formal) (pronouncements)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. words
Los libros nos permiten escuchar el verbo de los filósofos y escritores del pasado.Books allow us to hear the words of philosophers and writers from the past.
4. (religious)
permitir(
pehr
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mee
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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.
