allow
BrE /əˈlaʊ/ AmE /əˈloʊ/
verb en → es
past allowed pp allowed ing allowing
to let something happen or to give permission for it to happen
permitir, dejar
- allow sb/sth to do sth
Collocations allow access · allow entry
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The teacher allows students to use their phones during breaks.
El maestro permite a los estudiantes usar sus teléfonos durante los descansos.
to give permission for something to happen or be done
dar permiso, permitir
- allow sb/sth
Collocations allow entry · allow passage
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The museum allows visitors to take photos.
El museo permite a los visitantes tomar fotos.
to admit that something is true or possible, even though you do not like it
conceder, admitir
- allow sth
Collocations allow a point · allow an argument
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I allow that the plan has some flaws.
Admito que el plan tiene algunos defectos.
to leave enough space or time for something to happen or be done
dejar espacio, permitir tiempo
- allow sth
Collocations allow space · allow time
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The schedule allows for a short break.
El horario permite un breve descanso.
to limit something to a particular amount or level
limitar, restringir
- allow sth
Collocations allow a maximum of · allow a minimum of
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The rules allow only two guests per room.
Las reglas permiten solo dos invitados por habitación.
to make something possible or easier to do
hacer posible, facilitar
- allow sth
Collocations allow progress · allow improvement
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The new technology allows faster communication.
La nueva tecnología permite una comunicación más rápida.
to consider something as a possibility or option
considerar, tener en cuenta
- allow sth
Collocations allow for uncertainty · allow for error
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We must allow for the possibility of delays.
Debemos considerar la posibilidad de retrasos.
to give someone a right or privilege
conceder, otorgar
- allow sth
Collocations allow access · allow entry
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The law allows citizens to vote.
La ley concede a los ciudadanos el derecho de votar.