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no se puede permitir

cannot allow; cannot afford

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phrase Rare #35,597
cannot allow; cannot afford This phrase can mean 'cannot allow' in a general sense, or 'cannot afford' when referring to money, time, or resources. The literal structure is compositional, but in context it often functions as an idiom about permission or affordability.
SP: No se puede permitir que nadie venga aquí.
EN: No one can be allowed to come here.

No se puede permitir un error, eso terminaría en un accidente.

A mistake cannot be allowed; that would end in an accident.

— Senna (2010)

Uno no se puede permitir ser egoísta.

One cannot afford to be selfish.

— Fallen angels (Ángeles caídos) (1995)

Incluso en Chicago, ¡este tipo de corrupción no se puede permitir!

Even in Chicago, this kind of corruption cannot be allowed!

— Chicago (2002)

No se puede permitir que nadie venga aquí.

No one can be allowed to come here.

— Intocable (2011)

Si no se puede permitir un abogado, se le proporcionará uno.

If you cannot afford a lawyer, one will be provided.

Tom no se puede permitir ni siquiera comprar un coche de segunda mano.

Tom can't even afford to buy a used car.

Se debe aprender del pasado, y no se puede permitir que se repita.

We must learn from the past and not allow it to repeat itself.

— Ha vuelto (2015)