Spanish Conversation · Level 2
86 words
Spanish word
consentir
Pronunciation
IPA/konsenˈtiɾ/
Meaning
- verballow
Example
No consiento que fumes aquí.
I don't allow you to smoke here.
More examples
Mis padres consintieron en prestarme el coche.
My parents consented to lend me the car.
Core concept
Person nodding and handing another a small treat.
Common phrases
consentir en
consent to
consentir que
permit that
Similar words
permitir: Allow an action or behavior to occur, giving general permission.
dejar: Let someone do something by not preventing or intervening.
autorizar: Officially grant permission or authority to perform an action.
mimar: Indulge a child or pet excessively, offering pampering and special treatment.
Definition in Spanish
Estar de acuerdo con algo o dar permiso para que ocurra; por extensión, mimar o tratar con indulgencia a alguien.
Word origin
From Latin consentire (con- 'together' + sentire 'feel'), originally 'to feel together' meaning 'agree', and in Spanish it extends to mean 'allow' and 'pamper'.
Usage tips
- The verb often implies agreement plus indulgence; Spanish uses permitir or dejar for neutral permission, and consentir en + infinitive = 'agree to' while consentir a + person/noun = 'allow or pamper'.