afford

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A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. permitirse
I can't afford to eat out every day.No puedo permitirme comer afuera todos los días.
b. permitirse el lujo de
My parents can't afford a vacation every year.Mis padres no pueden permitirse el lujo de unas vacaciones cada año.
c. pagar
I can't afford the phone bill this month.No puedo pagar el recibo del teléfono este mes.
a. permitirse
Can you afford to take a vacation in the middle of the semester?¿Te puedes permitir tomar unas vacaciones a mediados del semestre?
b. permitir
We can't afford to let the boat sink.No podemos permitir que se hunda el barco.
c. permitirse el lujo de
I can't afford to give the committee all the details.No puedo permitirme el lujo de darle al comité todos los detalles.
a. proporcionar
The outer layer is meant to afford protection from ultraviolet rays.La capa exterior tiene como propósito proporcionar protección de los rayos ultravioletas.
b. ofrecer
Our charity affords housing to homeless youth.Nuestra organización benéfica ofrece alojamiento para los jovenes sin hogar.
c. dar
The competition affords her an excellent opportunity to display her talents.El concurso le da una oportunidad excelente para hacer resaltar sus talentos.
a. tener tiempo
It's no trouble at all. I can afford to wait.No es ninguna molestia. Tengo tiempo para esperar.
b. disponer
I can't afford the time to go shopping with you.No dispongo de tiempo para acompañarte a ir de compras.
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