custear

Senses

1. 1.

   to pay for, to finance, to fund

   To bear the cost or expenses of something

2. 2.

   to afford

   To have the financial means to pay for something

Examples

• "Os pais custearam toda a faculdade dos filhos."

  The parents paid for their children's entire college education.

• "A empresa custeia o plano de saúde dos funcionários."

  The company finances the employees' health insurance.

• "Não consigo custear uma viagem para o exterior este ano."

  I can't afford a trip abroad this year.

Usage

Custear is a regular -ear verb commonly used in formal and informal contexts. It often appears with direct objects like "despesas" (expenses), "estudos" (studies), "viagem" (trip), or "tratamento" (treatment). Unlike "pagar" (to pay), custear emphasizes covering the full cost or ongoing expenses of something.