How to Say "permissible" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “permissible” is “permitido” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Fumar no está permitido en este edificio.
Smoking is not allowed in this building.
Hay dos entradas permitidas para los estudiantes.
There are two permitted entrances for the students.
¿Es permitido traer mascotas pequeñas?
Is it allowed to bring small pets?
Adjective Agreement
As an adjective, 'permitido' must change its ending to match the thing it describes. If the thing is masculine singular, use 'permitido'. If it's feminine plural, use 'permitidas'.
Using 'Estar'
You almost always use 'estar' (to be) with 'permitido' to state a rule or condition: 'Está permitido' (It is allowed).
Confusing 'Ser' and 'Estar'
Mistake: “Fumar es permitido.”
Correction: Fumar está permitido. (Use 'estar' because you are talking about the current status or rule, not an inherent quality.)
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