What is the Spanish word for "permissive"?

Learn how to say "permissive" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

permissive

Spanish

permisivo

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Alternative translations of "permissive"

tolerante
indulgente

Examples of how to use "permissive" in Spanish

English
Her parents were very permissive.
Spanish
Sus padres eran muy permisivos.
English
My parents are more permissive now.
Spanish
Mis padres son más permisivos ahora.
English
Are your rules too permissive?
Spanish
¿Son tus reglas demasiado permisivas?
English
A permissive tone can encourage mistakes.
Spanish
Un tono permisivo puede fomentar errores.
English
They criticized his permissive parenting style.
Spanish
Criticaron su estilo de crianza permisivo.

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