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📝 In Action
Necesitas el consentimiento de tus padres para viajar.
A2You need your parents' consent to travel.
El médico obtuvo el consentimiento escrito del paciente antes de la cirugía.
B1The doctor obtained the patient's written consent before the surgery.
Su silencio no implica consentimiento.
B2His silence does not imply agreement/consent.
💡 Grammar Points
Masculine Noun Rule
Remember that 'consentimiento' is a masculine word, so it always uses 'el' or 'un' (el consentimiento, un consentimiento).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'para' instead of 'de'
Mistake: "El consentimiento para la acción."
Correction: El consentimiento de la acción. Use 'de' (of/for) to link the consent to the thing being agreed upon.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal vs. Informal
While 'permiso' (permission) is common in everyday talk, 'consentimiento' is usually reserved for more formal, legal, or medical situations where clear authorization is needed.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: consentimiento
Question 1 of 2
Which phrase correctly asks for authorization?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'permiso' and 'consentimiento'?
Both mean 'permission,' but 'consentimiento' is typically used for serious, formal, or legal matters (like medical procedures or contracts), while 'permiso' is used for everyday requests (like permission to leave the table).
How do I say 'to give consent'?
The most common way is to use the verb 'dar': 'dar el consentimiento'.