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can stand

Principal Translations
Inglés		Español
can't stand [sth/sb] v expr	informal (find intolerable)	no aguantar, no soportar loc verb
		no tolerar loc verb
	(coloquial)	no tragar, no pasar loc verb
	(AR, UY: coloquial)	no bancarse loc verb
	I can't stand my overbearing, demanding boss.
	No soporto a mi jefe, que es autoritario y exigente.
can stand [sth/sb] v expr	(be able to tolerate)	poder tolerar loc verb
		poder soportar loc verb
		poder aguantar loc verb
	I hope that noise stops soon - I don't think I can stand it much longer!
	Espero que ese ruido termine pronto. No creo que pueda tolerarlo mucho más tiempo.
can stand doing [sth], also US: can stand to do [sth] v expr	(be able to tolerate)	poder soportar, poder tolerar loc verb
	(coloquial)	poder aguantar loc verb
Note: Often used in negative sentences.
	If you can stand to wait another 10 minutes, I'll walk you home.
	I can't stand seeing you so unhappy.
	Si puedes soportar esperar otros diez minutos, te acompaño a tu casa.

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