Significado en español

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Allow

🇬🇧 UK /["/əˈlaʊ/","/əˈlaʊz/","/əˈlaʊd/","/əˈlaʊɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/əˈlaʊ/","/əˈlaʊz/","/əˈlaʊd/","/əˈlaʊɪŋ/"]/

Significado de Allow

to let somebody/something do something; to let something happen or be done

In simple words: to let someone do something

Allow en una frase

• Please allow me to explain my point of view.
• The teacher will not allow students to use their phones during the exam.
• His parents do not allow him to stay out late.
• The store allows returns within 30 days of purchase.
• She decided to allow her friend to borrow her book.

Cómo usar Allow

Use 'allow' in contexts where you are giving permission. It's appropriate in both spoken and written English, but for severe situations or commands, consider using stronger words like 'permit'. Avoid using it in very casual exchanges.

Grammar pattern

allow + object + to + verb

Memory hint

Sounds like 'a-loud' — imagine giving permission by raising your voice!

Palabras relacionadas

Collocations with Allow

• allow access
• allow time
• allow someone to do something
• allow for mistakes
• allow room

Synonyms for Allow

• permit
• enable
• authorize
• grant
• facilitate

Opposites of Allow

• forbid
• prohibit
• restrict

Common mistakes with Allow

• Using 'allow' without an object (e.g., say 'allow me to help' instead of just 'allow').
• Confusing 'allow' with 'let' - 'let' is more informal.
• Mixing up the structure, such as omitting 'to' before the verb.

Preguntas frecuentes sobre Allow

¿Qué significa Allow?

to let someone do something

¿Qué significa Allow en español?

to let someone do something

¿Cuál es la definición de Allow?

to let somebody/something do something; to let something happen or be done

¿Cómo se usa Allow en una frase?

Please allow me to explain my point of view.

¿Puedes dar otro ejemplo de Allow?

The teacher will not allow students to use their phones during the exam.

¿Cuáles son los sinónimos de Allow?

Algunas alternativas comunes son permit, enable, authorize, grant, facilitate.

¿Cuál es el opuesto de Allow?

Significados opuestos incluyen forbid, prohibit, restrict.

¿Qué palabras acompañan a Allow?

Suele combinarse con allow access, allow time, allow someone to do something, allow for mistakes, allow room.

¿Cuáles son los errores comunes al usar Allow?

Using 'allow' without an object (e.g., say 'allow me to help' instead of just 'allow'). Confusing 'allow' with 'let' - 'let' is more informal. Mixing up the structure, such as omitting 'to' before the verb.

¿Cómo se pronuncia Allow?

US: /["/əˈlaʊ/","/əˈlaʊz/","/əˈlaʊd/","/əˈlaʊɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/əˈlaʊ/","/əˈlaʊz/","/əˈlaʊd/","/əˈlaʊɪŋ/"]/. Escucha el audio de arriba para oír la pronunciación nativa.

¿Cuándo debo usar Allow?

Use 'allow' in contexts where you are giving permission. It's appropriate in both spoken and written English, but for severe situations or commands, consider using stronger words like 'permit'. Avoid using it in very casual exchanges.

¿Qué nivel CEFR tiene Allow?

"Allow" está en el nivel A2 de la escala CEFR.