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“permission” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsoautorización

Pronunciation

IPA/peɾˈmiso/

Example

Necesito permiso para entrar.

I need permission to come in.

Illustration for permiso (permission)

How to say “permission” in Spanish

“Permission” in Spanish is permiso.

A person signaling another to pass.

Full entry for permiso: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with permiso

¿Con permiso, puedo pasar?

Excuse me, may I come in?

Tips for using permiso

  • 'Con permiso' commonly functions as a brief 'excuse me' to ask someone to move aside while '¿Me permite...?' is the more formal way to request authorization.

Other Spanish words for “permission”

Necesito tu autorización para salir temprano.

I need your permission to leave early.

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