permiso

Permiso is a noun in Spanish that denotes an authorization or consent granted by a competent authority, allowing a person to perform an action, enter a place, or access a resource. It can refer to the act of granting consent as well as to the document or official certificate that certifies this approval. The term comes from Latin permisus, formed from permittere, meaning to allow or entrust.

In legal and administrative contexts, a permiso is typically issued by a government agency, employer, or another authority. Common types include permiso de conducir (driving license), permiso de trabajo (work permit), permiso de residencia (residence permit), permiso de construcción (building permit), and permiso de viaje (travel permit). Permissions may be temporary, conditional, or subject to certain requirements or renewals.

In everyday usage, permiso also appears in phrases that involve asking for or granting consent. A person may say “con permiso” to excuse themselves or to ask to pass in a crowded place, or “con tu permiso” to request approval before proceeding. In organizational settings, employees may request permisos for leave, training, or other absences, which may be categorized as permisos or, in some contexts, as licenses.

In computing and information technology, permiso refers to the rights or privileges assigned to users or groups to read, write, or execute files and access resources. Managing permisos is essential for security and proper access control, with systems often representing them through permissions bits, access control lists, or role-based schemes.

See also: licencia, autorización, acceso.