Learn · Sentences Conditional
If we hadn’t spent so much money last month, we could afford to travel this year.
MixedSentence
If we hadn’t spent so much money last month, we could afford to travel this year.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
You should budget your money carefully so you can afford to travel.
Describing Habits
We usually track our spending to avoid overspending and ensure we can afford our travel plans.
Asking About Others
Did you manage your finances well enough to afford your vacation?
Sharing Hypotheticals
If we had saved more, we could have traveled to more places.
Rephrased versions
Formal
Had we exercised greater fiscal prudence last month, we would be in a position to fund travel this year.
Casual
If we hadn't blown so much cash last month, we could go on a trip this year.
Simpler English
We could travel this year if we hadn't spent so much money last month.
Phrases to learn
spent so much money
To have expended a large amount of money.
afford to travel
To have the financial means to undertake a journey.