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How to Say "will allow" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word forwill allowis permitiráuse '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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