Spanish phrase
¿Puedo tomar permiso por ~?
Meaning
Can I take leave for ___?
When to use it
Requesting permission to be absent for a given reason. Commonly used in workplace or formal situations to ask for time off for appointments or official matters, polite.
Example dialogue
¿Puedo tomar permiso por una cita en la embajada?
Can I take leave for an appointment at the embassy?
Sí, está bien, avísanos la fecha.
Yes, that's fine, let us know the date.