Spanish Permission & Prohibition Phrases
Master 1 essential Spanish phrases for permission-prohibition with translations, context, and usage examples
Understanding Spanish permission-prohibition Phrases
Learn to ask for permission and express prohibitions in Spanish. Master polite ways to request permission, grant or deny permission, and communicate rules and restrictions in formal and informal contexts.
When to Use These Phrases
Ask permission with "¿Puedo...?" (May I...?) or "¿Se puede...?" (Can one/Is it allowed...?). Grant with "Sí, puedes" or "Adelante." Prohibit with "No se permite" (It's not permitted) or "Está prohibido" (It's forbidden).
Learning Tips for permission-prohibition Phrases
- Most polite: "¿Podría...?" (Could I...?) or "¿Me permitiría...?" (Would you permit me...?)
- Learn signs: "Prohibido fumar" (No smoking), "No se permite" (Not allowed)
- Accept permission: "Gracias" or "Con permiso" (With your permission)
- Deny politely: "Lo siento, pero..." (I'm sorry, but...) or "Me temo que no" (I'm afraid not)
Essential permission-prohibition Phrases
Start with these commonly used expressions for permission-prohibition situations
Complete List of permission-prohibition Phrases
Frequently Asked Questions About Spanish permission-prohibition Phrases
How do you ask for permission in Spanish?
Casual: "¿Puedo...?" (Can I...?) or "¿Me dejas...?" (Will you let me...?). Polite: "¿Podría...?" (Could I...?) or "¿Me permite...?" (Do you permit me...?). Example: "¿Puedo pasar?" (May I come in?).
How do you say something is prohibited in Spanish?
"Está prohibido" (It's prohibited), "No se permite" (It's not allowed), "No está permitido" (It's not permitted), or "Prohibido + infinitive": "Prohibido fumar" (No smoking), "Prohibido el paso" (No entry).
How do you grant or deny permission in Spanish?
Grant: "Sí, puedes" (Yes, you can), "Claro" (Of course), "Por supuesto" (Of course), "Adelante" (Go ahead). Deny: "Lo siento, pero no" (Sorry, but no), "Me temo que no" (I'm afraid not), "No es posible" (It's not possible).
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