A2 — Elementarynoun
permesso
permission, permit, leave
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
autorizzazioneconsensolicenzanulla ostavia libera
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
divietorifiutoproibizionediniegoveto
Usage note
'Permesso!' = Excuse me! (when entering a room or passing through). 'Permesso di soggiorno' = residence permit. 'Chiedere permesso' = to ask permission. 'Permesso retribuito' = paid leave.
Example
"Ho bisogno del permesso del mio capo per assentarmi."
"I need my boss's permission to be absent."
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