How is the phrase боюсь, не смогу translated from Russian to English

English translation
I'm afraid I can't
phrase

Вежливый отказ на приглашение или просьбу.

A polite refusal of an invitation or request.

Examples with “боюсь, не смогу”

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  • Боюсь, не смогу, у меня планы. — I'm afraid I can't, I have plans.

  • Боюсь, не смогу вам с этим помочь. — I'm afraid I can't help you with that.

  • Она улыбнулась и сказала: боюсь, не смогу. — She smiled and said I'm afraid I can't.

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