How to Say "makes possible" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “makes possible” is “permite” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
verbB1technical
functional description
Examples
Este material permite reducir el consumo de energía.
This material enables the reduction of energy consumption.
La nueva carretera permite viajar a la costa en solo dos horas.
The new highway makes it possible to travel to the coast in only two hours.
Non-Human Subjects
In this sense, the subject of 'permite' is often a system, technology, or abstract concept (e.g., 'El software,' 'La luz,' 'La estructura') rather than a person.
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