permita

Permita is a conjugated form of the Portuguese verb permitir, meaning to permit or to allow. It is used to express permission, request, or obligation and appears in different grammatical moods and persons depending on the context.

Etymology and forms: Permitir comes from Latin permittere, and permita is the third-person singular present indicative form (ele/ela permite). It also functions as the present subjunctive form (que ele permita, que você permita) when expressing wishes, conditions, or hypothetical permission. In various dialects, the form is also encountered as part of the formal imperative when addressing someone politely, such as in phrases directed to “você” or to a formal interlocutor. The phrase Permita-me is a common fixed construction meaning “allow me” or “permit me,” used to introduce a request or statement.

Usage: Permita is used to describe or request permission. Examples include: Ele permite a entrada dos visitantes. (He allows the visitors to enter.) Quero que você permita que eu entre. (I want you to allow me to enter.) Permita-me apresentar minhas credenciais. (Allow me to present my credentials.) Permita-se um momento de silêncio. (Give yourself a moment of silence; a reflexive usage meaning “allow yourself.”)

Notes: As with many Portuguese verb forms, the exact nuance of permitede depends on regional practice and formality. In formal writing and speech, permita often aligns with the present subjunctive or formal imperatives, while everyday conversation may favor other imperative variants or pronouns. Etymologically, it is linked to permission and consent through its Latin root permittere. See also permit, permission, and permission-related expressions in Portuguese.