may
Pronunciación: [/meɪ/]
Palabra
Contexto: «permission»
(verb) to have the option or permission to do something. When you 'may' do something, it means you are allowed to or have the choice to do it.
Ejemplo
You may stay up late on weekends if you finish your homework.
Ejemplo
You may not eat dessert until after dinner.
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May I go outside to play with my friends?
Contexto: «possibility»
(verb) used to express possibility or likelihood of something happening. When 'may' is used in this way, it means something might happen or is possible.
Ejemplo
It may rain later, so bring an umbrella just in case.
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She may not be able to come to the party if she has other plans.
Ejemplo
May we see a rainbow after the rain stops?
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