Meaning and behavior
What does permitirse mean?
Permitirse means to allow oneself / be affordable. VerbyGo classifies it as a regular -IR verb. It is reflexive, so its conjugated forms pair the verb with the matching reflexive pronoun.
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Principal forms
- Infinitive
- permitirse
- Gerund
- permitiéndose
- Past participle
- permitido
Reflexive pattern
How this verb behaves
Use the matching pronoun: me, te, se, nos, os or se.
The base verb follows the regular -IR present endings.
Keep the natural connector: permitirse + infinitive or noun .
Conjugation guide
Present forms
Present forms
Present
Use the present forms of permitirse for current situations, routines and actions that happen regularly.
| Subject | Permitirse |
|---|---|
| yo | me permito |
| tú | te permites |
| él / ella / usted | se permite |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos permitimos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os permitís |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se permiten |
Conjugation guide
Past forms
Past forms
Preterite
Use the preterite when the action of permitirse is presented as completed in the past.
| Subject | Permitirse |
|---|---|
| yo | me permití |
| tú | te permitiste |
| él / ella / usted | se permitió |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos permitimos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os permitisteis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se permitieron |
Past forms
Imperfect past
Use the imperfect for repeated or ongoing past uses of permitirse, or for background information.
| Subject | Permitirse |
|---|---|
| yo | me permitía |
| tú | te permitías |
| él / ella / usted | se permitía |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos permitíamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os permitíais |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se permitían |
Conjugation guide
Future and conditional
Future and conditional
Simple future
Use the future forms of permitirse for predictions, promises and future statements.
| Subject | Permitirse |
|---|---|
| yo | me permitiré |
| tú | te permitirás |
| él / ella / usted | se permitirá |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos permitiremos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os permitiréis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se permitirán |
Verified context
A natural example
Yo me permito descansar los domingos.
I allow myself to rest on Sundays.
me permito
Present form for yo.
nos permitimos
Present form for nosotros/as.
Quick answers
Permitirse FAQ
What does permitirse mean?
Permitirse means to allow oneself / be affordable.
Is permitirse regular or irregular?
Permitirse is a regular -IR verb and is used reflexively.
Is permitirse reflexive?
Yes. Permitirse uses a reflexive pronoun that agrees with the subject.
What is the gerund of permitirse?
The gerund of permitirse is permitiéndose.
What is the past participle of permitirse?
The past participle of permitirse is permitido.
How is permitirse conjugated in the present?
The verified public subject set is me permito, te permites, se permite, nos permitimos, se permiten.
How is permitirse conjugated in the preterite?
The verified public subject set is me permití, te permitiste, se permitió, nos permitimos, se permitieron.
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