not be able to
Y para colmo, no poder terminarlo esta noche.
And to top it all off, I can't finish it tonight.
— Los cuatrocientos golpes (1959)
Debe ser muy difícil no poder enterrar a tu hijo.
It must be very difficult not being able to bury your child.
— Tropa de élite (2007)
Dile que me perdone por no poder llevarla al baile.
Tell her to forgive me for not being able to take her to the dance.
— Atrápame si puedes (2002)
We’re sorry we can’t help you.
Es una lástima no poder encontrar al topo.
It's a shame we can't find the mole.
— Juego sucio (Infernal Affairs) (2002)
Lo sentimos mucho por no poder ayudarlos.
We’re very sorry we couldn’t help you.
Tenías miedo de no poder mirarme a la cara, como ahora.
You were afraid you wouldn’t be able to look me in the eye, just like now.
— Open Your Eyes (1997)
Él se quejó de no poder encontrar trabajo.
He complained about not being able to find a job.