indulge
BrE /ˈɪndʒʌldʒ/ AmE /ˈɪndʒəldʒ/
verb en → es
past indulged pp indulged ing indulging
to allow yourself to enjoy something, especially something that is a little bad for you or not good for you
permitirse, consentir(se)
- indulge in sth
Collocations indulge in a treat · indulge in a luxury
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She indulged herself in a long, hot bath.
Se permitió un baño largo y caliente.
to allow someone to do something that they want to do but should not, or to give them something that you know is bad for them
consentir a alguien en algo
- indulge sb in sth
Collocations indulge children in sweets · indulge someone in their fantasies
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He indulged his daughter's wish to have a pet dog.
Consintió el deseo de su hija de tener un perro como mascota.