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The meaning of the Spanish word "permitirse" and how you use it

permitirse
(reflex. v.) (infinitive) to allow (for) oneself/yourself; to have the means; to afford; to indulge
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Clickable Example Sentences

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Usted tiene que permitirse ese momento .
You have to allow that moment for yourself.
Mi amigo no puede permitirse ese traje .
My friend can't afford that suit.
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Video Examples

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Pienso que es un personaje , como lo que decía al principio , que es un parque temático para permitirse jugar como actor sin fin .
I think that it is a character, like what I was saying at the beginning, who is a theme park to allow yourself to play as an actor endlessly.
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Hombre , hacer un chiste no es algo que uno pueda permitirse todos los días .
Man, making a joke is not something that you can afford every day.
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