What is the Spanish word for "afford"?

Learn how to say "afford" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

afford

Spanish

permitir

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Alternative translations of "afford"

costear
proporcionar
ofrecer
alcanzar

Examples of how to use "afford" in Spanish

English
I cannot afford to buy a new car.
Spanish
No puedo permitirme comprar un coche nuevo.
English
I cannot afford that new phone.
Spanish
No puedo permitirme ese teléfono nuevo.
English
She afforded the trip last year.
Spanish
Ella se permitió el viaje el año pasado.
English
We are affording extra lessons now.
Spanish
Ahora estamos permitiéndonos clases extra.
English
They have afforded some important repairs.
Spanish
Han permitido algunas reparaciones importantes.

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