No. 1,663 in Spanish
permita
"Permita" is the formal/subjunctive form of "permitir," meaning "allow" or "permit."
In a sentence
Permita que lo acompañe a su destino.
Allow me to accompany you to your destination.
The word 'permita' is used as a formal imperative to ask for permission.
Espero que Dios permita que todo salga bien.
I hope that God allows everything to go well.
Here, 'permita' is used in a subjunctive form expressing a wish or hope.
Busco un lugar donde se permita fumar.
I am looking for a place where smoking is allowed.
In this sentence, 'permita' is used in a subjunctive mood describing an allowance or permission in a specific context.
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