A2🔤 Letras O y P
Palabra italiana
permettere
to allow, to permit, to afford (financially)
Parece
to permit
to allow something to happen
⚠️ La trampa
English 'permit' covers only the allowing meaning. Italian 'permettersi' (reflexive) adds the crucial meaning of being able to afford something — financial or figurative. 'Puoi permettertelo?' = Can you afford it? Very common and important extra meaning.
Para decir "to allow something to happen" en italiano:
permettere (correct)
"permettere" en español significa:
to allow, to permit, to afford (financially)
Ejemplo
"Non mi posso permettere questo lusso."
"I can't afford this luxury."
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