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    Cabían (en. Fit)

    /kaˈβi.an/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Definition: Third person plural of the imperfect subjunctive of the verb 'caber'.
    Example Sentence: If they had fit into the project, everything would have been different.
    Si ellos cabían en el proyecto, todo habría sido diferente.
    Definition: Used in the context of possibilities or hypothetical conditions.
    Example Sentence: It was possible that they fit into their plans without realizing it.
    Era posible que cabían en sus planes sin darse cuenta.
    Definition: Expressions that refer to something fitting physically or figuratively into a limited space.
    Example Sentence: It was surprising that so many ideas fit into one meeting.
    Era sorprendente que cabían tantas ideas en una sola reunión.

    Etymology

    Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'capere', which means 'to take' or 'to catch'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Phrase: they could hardly contain their joy
    Meaning: It refers to a great joy or enthusiasm that they cannot contain.
    no cabían en sí de alegría
    Phrase: there were no doubts
    Meaning: It is used to express that there is no uncertainty about something.
    no cabían dudas

    Related Words

    Related Word: caber
    Description: To enter or be able to be contained in a space.
    caber
    Related Word: cabida
    Description: Capacity or space available to contain something.
    cabida

    Slang Meanings

    Slang Meaning: Sometimes used in a context that suggests inclusion or acceptance.
    Slang Example: The new friends fit easily into our group.
    Los nuevos amigos cabían en nuestro grupo fácilmente.