How to Say "will allow" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “will allow” is “permitirá” — use 'permitirá' when the future action or situation makes something possible or enables it to happen, rather than explicitly granting permission..
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permitirá
verbA2general
Use 'permitirá' when the future action or situation makes something possible or enables it to happen, rather than explicitly granting permission.
Examples
Este nuevo sistema permitirá ahorrar mucha energía.
This new system will make it possible to save a lot of energy.
verbB1general
Use 'dejará' when referring to a person or entity giving permission for someone to do something in the future.
Examples
Mi madre no me dejará ir a la fiesta si no termino mis tareas.
My mother won't let me go to the party if I don't finish my chores.
Permission vs. Possibility
Learners often confuse 'dejará' and 'permitirá' by using them interchangeably. Remember that 'dejará' implies a person granting permission, while 'permitirá' suggests a situation or thing making something feasible.
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