What does "consentir" mean in English?

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Spanish

consentir

English

to indulge

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Alternative translations of "consentir"

to indulge
to allow
to spoil
to pamper
to tolerate

Examples of how to use "consentir" in Spanish

Spanish
No puedo consentir ese comportamiento.
English
I can't tolerate that behavior.
Spanish
Consiento mucho a mi hijo pequeño.
English
I indulge my little son a lot.
Spanish
Ella consintió en ayudar a su amiga.
English
She agreed to help her friend.
Spanish
Nosotros consentíamos sus caprichos siempre.
English
We used to indulge his whims always.
Spanish
No consentiré ese comportamiento otra vez.
English
I won't tolerate that behavior again.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "consentir" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use it naturally in Spanish.

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No puedo consentir ese comportamiento.

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