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costear

to pay for, to cover the cost of

k o s t e ˈa ɾ
cost cost + ear forms verbs meaning “to do or engage in” the base action
verb Rare #45,684
to pay for, to cover the cost of
SP: Necesito costear mis estudios trabajando.
EN: I need to pay for my studies by working.

No me puedo costear un auto nuevo.

I can't afford a new car.

Puedo costear uno, pero no ambos.

I can afford one, but not both.

Tom no lo puede costear.

Tom can't afford it.

Jack no se puede costear una bicicleta nueva.

Jack can't afford a new bicycle.