admite
“admite” means “admits” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
admits
Also: confesses
📝 In Action
Él admite que cometió un error.
A2He admits that he made a mistake.
Ella no admite ninguna culpa.
B1She doesn't admit any guilt.
allows/accepts
Also: permits
📝 In Action
Este club no admite a menores de edad.
A2This club does not allow minors.
La situación no admite más demoras.
B2The situation permits no further delays.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Which sentence means 'The hotel allows dogs'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'admittere', which means 'to send to' or 'to let in'. It is built from 'ad' (towards) and 'mittere' (to send).
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'admite' a common word?
Yes, it is very common in both spoken and written Spanish for acknowledging truths or stating rules.
Can 'admite' mean 'to let someone into a room'?
Generally, yes. It refers to 'allowing entry' either physically into a place or metaphorically into a group.