This is the 11648th most frequent Portuguese word.
permita
"Permita" is the third-person singular present subjunctive or formal second-person singular imperative of "permitir," meaning "allow" or "permit."
Here, 'permitem' is part of an expression where 'permita' aligns with allowing a state or condition based on external factors.
Não sei se as circunstâncias permitem tal decisão agora.
I don't know if the circumstances allow such a decision now.
In this instance, 'permita' expresses a wish or hope for divine consent or intervention.
Deus permita que tudo corra bem amanhã.
May God allow everything to go well tomorrow.
Here, 'permita' is used in a polite request to give permission for the speaker to assist.