This is the 1946th most frequent Catalan word.
permeten
"Permeten" means "they allow" or "they permit" in English.
Usage of 'permeten' here indicates granting permission for an action, specifically by my parents for going out with friends.
Els meus pares permeten que surti amb els amics.
My parents allow me to go out with friends.
Usage of 'permeten' here shows the facilitation or enabling of an action or function, in this case, communication.
Les noves tecnologies permeten una comunicació més ràpida.
The new technologies allow for faster communication.
Here, 'permeten' is used in the sense of providing the opportunity or means to achieve a particular state, well-being in this case.