permitir

Senses

1. 1.

   to allow, to permit

   to give permission or authorization for something to happen

2. 2.

   to enable, to make possible

   to make it possible for something to occur or exist

3. 3.

   to tolerate, to put up with

   to accept or endure something undesirable

Examples

• "Meus pais não permitiram que eu saísse ontem à noite."

  My parents didn't allow me to go out last night.

• "A tecnologia permite que as pessoas trabalhem de casa."

  Technology enables people to work from home.

• "Se me permite, gostaria de fazer uma sugestão."

  If you'll allow me, I'd like to make a suggestion.

Usage

Commonly followed by 'que' + subjunctive when expressing permission for someone to do something (permitir que alguém faça algo). Can also be used with direct objects: 'permitir algo' or 'permitir alguém de fazer algo' (though the 'que' construction is more common). In formal contexts, 'se me permite' is a polite way to introduce an opinion or interruption.