How to Say "i allowed" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “i allowed” is “dejé” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
VerbB1
giving permission
Examples
El guardia no me dejé pasar sin identificación.
The guard didn't let me pass without ID.
Dejé que mi hermana usara mi coche para ir a la fiesta.
I let my sister use my car to go to the party.
How to Say 'I let someone do something'
You can use the structure 'dejé' + another verb in its basic '-ar/-er/-ir' form. For example, 'La dejé hablar' (I let her speak).
An Alternative Structure: 'Dejar que...'
You can also say 'dejé que' + a person + a verb in a special form (the subjunctive). For instance, 'Dejé que mi amigo condujera' (I let my friend drive). Both ways work!
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