no me puedo permitir

I can't afford

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phrase Rare #31,046

I can't afford Used to say that something is too expensive or otherwise beyond your means. It is followed by a noun or an infinitive, such as no me puedo permitir comprarlo, “I can't afford to buy it.”

SP: No me puedo permitir viajar este año.

EN: I can't afford to travel this year.

No me puedo permitir comprarme un coche de segunda mano.

I can't afford to buy a used car.

No me puedo permitir un coche de segunda mano, mucho menos un coche nuevo.

I can’t afford a used car, let alone a new one.

Este año no me puedo permitir un coche nuevo.

I can't afford a new car this year.

No me puedo permitir los honorarios.

I can't afford the fees.

No me puedo permitir comprarlo.

I can't afford to buy it.

No me puedo permitir un apartamento caro.

I can't afford an expensive apartment.

No me puedo permitir ir a comer a restaurantes tan caros.

I can't afford to eat at such expensive restaurants.

No me puedo permitir comer en un restaurante tan caro.

I can't afford to eat at such an expensive restaurant.

No me puedo permitir pagar tanto.

I can't afford to pay that much.