afford

S2 W2

BrE /əˈfɔːd/ AmE /əˈfɔrd/

verb en → es

past afforded pp afforded ing affording

1 FINANCE [transitive] B2

to have enough money to buy or do something

poder permitirse, costear

  • afford sth

Collocations afford a luxury · afford the time

  • I can't afford to buy a new car.

    No puedo permitirme comprar un nuevo coche.

2 SPACE [transitive] B1

to have enough space for something

tener espacio para, albergar

  • afford sth

Collocations afford a view · afford room for something

  • The house can afford a beautiful garden.

    La casa tiene espacio para un hermoso jardín.