No. 1,835 in Portuguese
permitem
"Permitem" means "they allow" or "they permit" in English.
In a sentence
Os professores permitem que os alunos escolham seus próprios temas.
The teachers allow the students to choose their own topics.
In this sentence, 'permitem' is used as a third-person plural present tense verb meaning 'allow', describing the actions of the teachers permitting the students to make their choices.
Estas regras permitem uma convivência harmônica na escola.
These rules allow for a harmonious coexistence at school.
Here, 'permitem' indicates that the rules enable or make possible a harmonious coexistence in the school environment, showcasing its usage to convey facilitation.
As tecnologias modernas permitem várias formas de comunicação.
Modern technologies allow for various forms of communication.
In this case, 'permitem' is employed to express that modern technologies offer possibilities or enable multiple communication methods.
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