How to Say "you permit" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “you permit” is “permites” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
¿Me permites un minuto para terminar de vestirme?
Do you allow me a minute to finish getting dressed?
Si tú me permites usar tu coche, te llevo al aeropuerto.
If you allow me to use your car, I'll take you to the airport.
No permites que nadie te diga lo que tienes que hacer.
You don't allow anyone to tell you what you have to do.
Identifying the 'You'
The ending '-es' tells you immediately that this verb is directed at 'tú' (the informal 'you').
Subjunctive Trigger
When you use 'permites' to talk about yourself allowing someone else to do something, the next verb often needs a special change in form (subjunctive): 'Permites que él VAYA' (You allow him to GO).
Confusing 'Permites' and 'Permite'
Mistake: “Using 'permites' when speaking formally to an adult (usted).”
Correction: Use 'permite' (usted form) for formality, and 'permites' (tú form) only for friends or children.
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