no puedo permitirme

I can't afford

→ no

phrase Uncommon #21,583

I can't afford Used before an infinitive or noun to say that something is financially impossible or otherwise not feasible for the speaker. Literally, it means “I can't allow myself.”

SP: No puedo permitirme perder este trabajo.

EN: I can't afford to lose this job.

No puedo permitirme comprar un coche.

I can't afford to buy a car.

No puedo permitirme el lujo de comprar un auto caro.

I can't afford to buy an expensive car.

No puedo permitirme perder este trabajo.

I can't afford to lose this job.

No puedo permitirme aceptar tu oferta.

I cannot afford to accept your offer.

No puedo permitirme comprar una cosa así.

I can't afford to buy something like that.

No puedo permitirme eso, amigo.

I can't afford that, my friend.

— Incontrolable (I Swear) (2025)

No puedo permitirme comprar un coche nuevo.

I can't afford to buy a new car.

No puedo permitirme de lo que cuesta.

I can't afford it because of how much it costs.

No puedo permitirme más contratiempos.

I can't afford any more setbacks.

No puedo permitirme comprar una bicicleta nueva.

I can't afford to buy a new bike.

No puedo permitirme el lujo de comprar un coche caro.

I can’t afford to buy an expensive car.

No puedo permitirme un coche.

I can't afford a car.

No puedo permitirme comprar en una tienda tan cara.

I can't afford to shop at such an expensive store.

No puedo permitirme comprarlo.

I can’t afford to buy it.

No puedo permitirme la cuota.

I can't afford the fee.