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Spanish Phrase

Permite hacer streaming y navegar.

/peɾˈmi.te aˈseɾ stɾiˈmiŋ i na.βeˈɣaɾ/
Meaning"It allows streaming and browsing."
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Meaning

This phrase describes a feature or capability of a device, service, or application. It means that the item in question has the functionality to both stream content (like videos or music) and browse the internet. It's a concise way to highlight two common digital activities.

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When to use

You would typically use this phrase when describing the features of a smart TV, a mobile phone, a tablet, a gaming console, or an internet service. It's common in product specifications, advertisements, and technical reviews to convey versatility in media consumption and internet access.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Permitehacerstreamingynavegar

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Permite (Permitir)

'Permite' is the third-person singular present tense of the verb 'permitir' (to allow/permit). It's used here to describe what a device or system enables one to do. It's often followed directly by an infinitive verb.

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Hacer streaming

'Hacer' means 'to do' or 'to make.' In this context, 'hacer streaming' is a common collocation meaning 'to stream.' It's an example of how Spanish incorporates English tech terms.

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Y (and)

'Y' is the Spanish word for 'and.' It connects two verbs or actions in this phrase, indicating that both activities are possible. Note that 'y' changes to 'e' before words starting with 'i' or 'hi' (e.g., 'padre e hijo').

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Navegar

'Navegar' means 'to navigate' or 'to sail.' In the digital context, it universally means 'to browse' or 'to surf the internet.' It's a very common verb when talking about web usage.

🗨In Conversation

A

¿Qué características tiene esta nueva tablet?

What features does this new tablet have?

Es muy versátil. Permite hacer streaming y navegar sin problemas.

It's very versatile. It allows streaming and browsing without problems.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • Es permitido hacer streaming y navegar.

    While 'es permitido' means 'it is allowed,' 'permite' (it allows) is the more natural and active way to describe a device's capability. 'Es permitido' often implies permission from an external authority.

  • Permite a hacer streaming y navegar.

    The verb 'permitir' is followed directly by an infinitive ('hacer'), without the preposition 'a' in this context. 'Permitir + infinitive' is the correct structure.

↔Alternatives

  • Puedes hacer streaming y navegar.

    You can stream and browse.

  • Ofrece la posibilidad de hacer streaming y navegar.

    It offers the possibility to stream and browse.

  • Permite ver videos en línea y explorar la web.

    It allows watching videos online and exploring the web.

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Cultural Tip

In Spanish-speaking countries, it's very common to adopt English tech terms like 'streaming' and 'navegar' (from 'to navigate' for browsing). While 'transmisión en vivo' exists for live streaming, 'streaming' is widely understood and used. 'Navegar' is the standard verb for 'to browse' or 'to surf the internet,' often paired with 'la web' or 'por internet.'