permission

S2 W2

BrE /pəˈmɪʃn/ AmE /pərˈmɪʃn/

noun en → es

1 ALLOWANCE [uncountable] B1

the official or formal approval to do something that is usually needed before you can do it

permiso, autorización

  • get/ask for permission to do sth

Collocations permission to enter · permission slip

  • I need your permission to leave early.

    Necesito tu permiso para irme temprano.

2 PARENTAL APPROVAL [uncountable] B1

the approval of a parent or guardian that allows someone to do something, especially go somewhere

permiso de los padres

  • get/ask for permission from sb

Collocations parental permission form · permission to go out

  • She needs her parents' permission to travel abroad.

    Ella necesita el permiso de sus padres para viajar al extranjero.

3 LEGAL APPROVAL [uncountable] B2

the formal approval of a legal or official body that allows something to happen, such as building work starting

autorización oficial

  • get/ask for permission from sb

Collocations planning permission · building permission

  • The company has not yet received planning permission.

    La empresa aún no ha recibido la autorización de planeación.

1 PERMIT [countable] B1

a document that gives you official permission to do something, such as driving a car or entering a country

permiso, licencia

  • have/get a permission for sth

Collocations driving permission · entry permission

  • You need to have a special permission to enter the building.

    Necesitas tener un permiso especial para entrar en el edificio.

2 LEGAL DOCUMENT [countable] B2

a document issued by an official body that gives you the right to do something, such as driving a car or entering a country

licencia oficial

  • have/get a permission for sth

Collocations driving license · entry permit

  • He applied for a driving permission.

    Él solicitó una licencia de conducir.