Permitirse (en. Afford)

/peɾ.mi.tiɾ.se/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Granting permission or conceding to oneself an action or a privilege.

She allows herself to rest after a long week of work.

Ella se permite descansar después de una larga semana de trabajo.

Having the freedom or possibility to do something.

I can't afford a trip to Europe this year.

No puedo permitirme un viaje a Europa este año.

Admitting in the personal or emotional realm an action or feeling.

She decided to allow herself to feel sadness for the loss.

Decidió permitirse sentir tristeza por la pérdida.

From the verb 'permit', which comes from the Latin 'permittĕre'.

not allow oneself something

Refusing to do something for personal or ethical reasons.

no permitirse algo

allow oneself the luxury

Granting oneself an expense or action that is not considered necessary.

permitirse el lujo

allow oneself to dream

Having the freedom to imagine or desire without restrictions.

permitirse soñar

allowed

That is acceptable or authorized.

permitido

permission

Consent to do something.

permiso

allows

Form of the verb allow in the third person singular.

permite

Indulge oneself

Today I'm going to treat myself to a chocolate ice cream.

Hoy me voy a permitir un helado de chocolate.

Do what one wants

After a year of saving, I'm going to allow myself a trip.

Después de un año de ahorro, me voy a permitir un viaje.