¿Qué significa "allow"?
allow (sth.) verbo (allowed, allowed) - permitir v (uso frecuente)
Ejemplos:
The prize money allowed me to travel around the world. El dinero del premio me permitió viajar alrededor del mundo.
The platform allows the sharing of files. La plataforma permite el intercambio de archivos.
dejar (v)
I allowed the mixture to cool for half an hour. Dejé que la mezcla se enfriara por media hora.
facilitar algo v
A microscope allows for the observation of bacteria. Un microscopio facilita la observación de bacterias.
dar v
A flexible schedule allows the employees more freedom. Un horario flexible les da más libertad a los empleados.
ALLOW
Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense allows.
Present participle allowing.
Past tense, past participle allowed.
Definition.
If you are allowed something, you are given permission to have it or are given it.
If someone is allowed to do something, it is all right for them to do it and they will not get into trouble.
If you allow something to happen, you do not prevent it.
Examples:
The children are not allowed to watch violent TV programs.
The Government will allow them to advertise on radio and television.
They will be allowed home.
Smoking will not be allowed.
Gifts like chocolates or flowers are allowed.
He should be allowed the occasional treat.
Synonyms of allow:
acknowledge, accept, admit, grant.
permit, approve, enable, sanction.
Significa "permitir" o "dejar."
My mom won't allow me to go to the party. -- Mi madre no me dejará ir a la fiesta.
Are we allowed to talk in the library? -- ¿Se nos permiten hablar en la biblioteca?
NO SMOKING ALLOWED -- NO SE PERMITE FUMAR
Introducción
"Allow" es un verbo, su equivalente en español es "permitir" (se necesita que alguien de ese permiso).
Pronunciación
/əlaʊ/
Ejemplos
My boss didn't allow me to leave early.
My mom doesn't allow my big sister to go to parties.
I can't allow that, sorry.
Nota
Después de allow puede ir un object pronoun.
Conclusión
El verbo allow indica que alguien otorgó, o no, un permiso para que alguien más realizará una actividad.