No. 1,305 in Spanish
permiso
"Permiso" means "permission" or "permit" in English.
In a sentence
¿Me das permiso para irme temprano hoy?
Do you give me permission to leave early today?
The word 'permiso' is used to mean 'permission', expressing a request for consent or authorization to perform an action.
Para construir ese edificio, necesitas los permisos correspondientes.
To build that building, you need the corresponding permits.
The word 'permiso' in plural 'permisos' refers to official documents or licenses allowing an activity to take place legally.
Con permiso, podría pasar para tomar un café.
Excuse me, could I pass to have a coffee?
The phrase 'con permiso' is used as a polite expression indicating a request to proceed or gain passage, often out of courtesy.
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