Amy Duncan (X) Dec 12, 2008:

It's better to wait a bit Before answering a question like this, it's better to wait for more context, because the asker might pick something with the opposite meaning.

R. Alex Jenkins Dec 12, 2008:

can or can't ? CAN you afford or can you NOT afford to give yourself the luxury of buying xyz computer / art products (depending on context here). It's too unclear from the asker's POV.

Silvia Aquino Dec 12, 2008:

Concordo que depende do contexto Penso que dependendo do contexto pode-se usar "treat yourself", não?

R. Alex Jenkins Dec 12, 2008:

Is that the only part of the text you have? It's not sufficient, Andrea. Please post some more.

Italo & Beverly Sessegolo Dec 12, 2008:

depende do contexto dependendo do contexto, "indulge" might be the right choice. take a look at the definitions of indulge below:
verb (used without object) 1. to yield to an inclination or desire; allow oneself to follow one's will (often fol. by in): Dessert came, but I didn't indulge. They indulged in unbelievable shopping sprees.
–verb (used with object) 2. to yield to, satisfy, or gratify (desires, feelings, etc.): to indulge one's appetite for sweets.
3. to yield to the wishes or whims of; be lenient or permissive with: to indulge a child.
4. to allow (oneself) to follow one's will (usually fol. by in): to indulge oneself in reckless spending.
5. Commerce. to grant an extension of time, for payment or performance, to (a person, company, etc.) or on (a bill, note, etc.).