admittance

[/ədˈmɪtəns/]
nounpl: admittances
admissão
1. the act or process of allowing someone to enter a place
Admittance to the museum requires a valid ticket.
A admissão ao museu requer um ingresso válido.
2. the right or permission to enter
They were denied admittance to the private club.
Foi negada a eles a admissão ao clube privado.
3. in electrical engineering, the measure of how easily a circuit allows current to flow
The admittance of the circuit is calculated in siemens.
A admitância do circuito é calculada em siemens.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'admittance' is commonly used in formal settings such as museums, clubs, and venues. The phrase 'No Admittance' is a standard warning sign in restricted areas. In electrical engineering, the term 'admitância' is used in both countries with the same technical meaning.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
entryaccessentrancepermissionacceptance
Antonyms / Antônimos
denialexclusionrefusalrejection

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
admissão
most common translation in general contexts
Rio de Janeiro
admissão
standard usage
São Paulo
admissão
standard usage; sometimes 'acesso'
Portugal
admissão
same as Brazilian Portuguese, with formal register preferred

Related Words

admitadmissionadmissibleentranceentryaccess

Related Idioms & Phrases

no admittance
admittance by invitation only
refuse admittance
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