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[ə'fo:d]1) ((usually with can, could) to be able to spend money, time etc on or for something: I can't afford (to buy) a new car.) dar-se ao luxo2) ((usually with can, could) to be able to do (something) without causing oneself trouble, difficulty etc: She can't afford to be rude to her employer no matter how rude he is to her.) permitir-se* * *af.ford[əf'ɔ:d] vt 1 dispor de economias, poder gastar, ter recursos. I can afford to take a taxi / posso arcar com as despesas de um táxi. I can’t afford travelling now / não tenho recursos para viajar agora. 2 permitir-se, dar-se o luxo de, arranjar (tempo, dinheiro). 3 proporcionar, propiciar, causar. it affords me great satisfaction / isto me proporciona grande satisfação. 4 fornecer, dar, produzir. the land affords minerals / o solo fornece minerais.
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