é permitido/é permitida
1. to be permitted or authorized to do something; to have permission
You are allowed to enter the building during business hours.
Você é permitido a entrar no prédio durante o horário comercial.
2. to be acceptable or tolerated
Smoking is not allowed in this restaurant.
Fumar não é permitido neste restaurante.
3. to be lawfully authorized
Children are allowed to visit the museum free of charge.
Crianças são permitidas visitar o museu gratuitamente.
In Brazilian culture, formal contexts (government, business, education) emphasize 'é permitido,' while informal speech may use 'é liberado' or 'pode' (can). In the USA, this phrase is standard in both formal and casual contexts. Understanding permission structures is crucial in hierarchical contexts common in Brazilian workplaces.
NYC Slang
you're good to go / you can do it
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