المعنى
Used politely to ask permission to pass or interrupt.
خلفية ثقافية
In Mexico, if you say 'Permiso' or 'Con permiso', the other person will often respond with 'Propio'. This is a very traditional and polite way of saying 'The permission is yours to take'. Spaniards are often more direct. While 'Permiso' is understood, you will hear 'Perdón' or 'Perdona' much more frequently in the metro or on the street when someone wants to pass. In Argentina, 'Permiso' is used frequently, but it's often said very quickly, almost as a single syllable 'miso', especially in the busy streets of Buenos Aires. Colombians are known for extreme politeness. You might hear '¿Me regala un permiso?' which sounds like 'Will you gift me a permission?'. It's a very soft and respectful way to ask to pass.
The 'Con' Factor
Adding 'Con' before 'permiso' makes you sound 20% more polite and fluent instantly.
Don't Over-apologize
Using 'Perdón' when you just want to pass can make you sound overly timid. 'Permiso' is confident and polite.
المعنى
Used politely to ask permission to pass or interrupt.
The 'Con' Factor
Adding 'Con' before 'permiso' makes you sound 20% more polite and fluent instantly.
Don't Over-apologize
Using 'Perdón' when you just want to pass can make you sound overly timid. 'Permiso' is confident and polite.
The Response
If someone says 'Permiso' to you, always respond with 'Pase' or 'Adelante' to show you are a pro at Spanish etiquette.
Eye Contact
In many Latin cultures, a small nod of the head while saying 'permiso' is just as important as the word itself.
اختبر نفسك
You are on a bus and need to get to the door. What do you say?
Estás en el autobús y quieres bajar.
Permiso is the correct word for asking to pass through a crowd.
Complete the sentence to politely leave the dinner table.
Con ______, voy a contestar el teléfono.
'Con permiso' is the standard phrase for taking leave from a group.
Match the phrase to the situation.
1. Permiso / 2. Perdón
Permiso is for passing; Perdón is for accidents.
Complete the dialogue between a visitor and a receptionist.
Visitante: ¿______? ¿Puedo entrar? Recepcionista: Sí, adelante.
Using 'Permiso' as a question is like a verbal knock on a door.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينEstás en el autobús y quieres bajar.
Permiso is the correct word for asking to pass through a crowd.
Con ______, voy a contestar el teléfono.
'Con permiso' is the standard phrase for taking leave from a group.
1. Permiso / 2. Perdón
Permiso is for passing; Perdón is for accidents.
Visitante: ¿______? ¿Puedo entrar? Recepcionista: Sí, adelante.
Using 'Permiso' as a question is like a verbal knock on a door.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةIt's neutral. You can use it with friends, strangers, or your boss. 'Con permiso' is slightly more formal.
Yes, it works for one person or a hundred. You don't need to make it plural.
It's better than nothing, but 'Perdón' is the correct word for an accident.
Yes, but they use 'Perdón' or 'Disculpa' much more often for physical passage than Latin Americans do.
'Permiso' is for social situations. 'Licencia' is for official documents like a driver's license (licencia de conducir).
Yes, 'Con permiso' is a very polite way to enter a meeting or start speaking.
Not necessarily, but 'por favor' always makes it nicer. In a very crowded subway, a quick 'permiso' is standard.
It's a traditional response (mostly in Mexico) that acknowledges the person's right to pass. It's like saying 'It's your right'.
Yes, as you enter the room, you can say '¿Permiso?' to the teacher.
No, it's a noun. The verb is 'permitir'.
عبارات ذات صلة
Con permiso
similarWith permission
Pase
contrastGo ahead / Pass
Disculpe
similarExcuse me
Perdón
similarSorry / Pardon
¿Me permite?
specialized formWould you permit me?
