How is the word permitirse translated from Spanish to English

English translation
Afford
verb

Tener suficiente dinero o tiempo para algo.

To have enough money or time for something.

Examples with “permitirse”

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  • Este año no podemos permitirnos un coche nuevo. — We cannot afford a new car this year.

  • La ventana ofrece una vista al mar. — The window affords a view of the sea.

  • ¿Puedes proporcionarle apoyo al equipo? — Can you afford the team some support?

  • ¿Puedes permitirte tomar una semana libre? — Can you afford to take a week off?

  • La beca le ofrecerá la oportunidad de estudiar en el extranjero. — The scholarship will afford her a chance to study abroad.

  • Este proyecto nos proporcionará nuevas oportunidades. — This project will afford us new opportunities.

  • Trabaja en dos empleos para permitirse los estudios. — She works two jobs to afford her studies.

  • ¿Qué protección ofrecen estas reglas a los empleados? — What protection do these rules afford employees?

  • La empresa proporcionará mejores beneficios el próximo año. — The company will afford better benefits next year.

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