Permitirse
Definition
(verb) To have enough money for; do without adverse effects
Examples
“No se pudieron permitir ir de vacaciones este año.”
“No nos permitimos ese alquiler.”
We can't afford that rent.
“Mi hermana se permitió un café en Gran Vía.”
My sister treated herself to a coffee on Gran Vía.
“Después de pagar la hipoteca, no nos podemos permitir cambiar el coche este año.”
After paying the mortgage, we can't afford to change the car this year.
“¿Te permitiste el hotel de Salamanca o te quedaste con el barato?”
Did you spring for the Salamanca hotel, or did you stick with the cheap one?
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Other Spanish words at this level include Radiante, Atmósfera, Lo Que Sea, Por cierto, and No Pasa Nada. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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