no se permite

no se permite(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. it's not allowed
¿Por qué no puedo fumar aquí? - Porque no se permite.Why can't I smoke here? - Because it's not allowed.
b. is not allowed
No se permite la venta de alcohol o tabaco a menores de 16 años.Selling alcohol or cigarettes to children under 16 is not allowed.
c.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
No se permite la entrada al edificio a personas ajenas a la empresa.Only staff is allowed in the premises.
Había un cartel que decía "No se permite pisar el césped", pero ellos habían hecho caso omiso y corrían por la hierba.There was a sign saying, "Keep off the grass," but they'd taken no notice and were running on the grass.
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