is allowed

[ɪz əˈlaʊd]
verb phrase
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
Synonyms / Sinônimos
is permittedis authorizedcanmay
Antonyms / Antônimos
is forbiddenis prohibitedis bannedis disallowed

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
é permitido/é permitida
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
é permitido/é permitida
standard usage, sometimes 'é liberado/é liberada' in informal speech
São Paulo
é permitido/é permitida
formal and business contexts prefer this form
Portugal
é permitido/é permitida
identical to Brazilian Portuguese, sometimes 'é autorizado/é autorizada'

Related Words

allowpermissionpermittedauthorizetolerance

Related Idioms & Phrases

is allowed to have a go at something
is allowed to get away with something
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