Capaces (en. Capable)

/ka.pa.θes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

That can perform or contain a certain action or amount.

Students are capable of solving complex problems.

Los estudiantes son capaces de resolver problemas complejos.

That has the quality of being suitable or fit for something.

She is capable of successfully leading the project.

Ella es capaz de liderar el proyecto con éxito.

That has the capacity to understand or feel.

Human beings are capable of showing empathy.

Los seres humanos son capaces de mostrar empatía.

Derived from the Latin 'capax', 'capacis'.

capable of anything

Skill or potential to achieve anything.

capaces de todo

to be capable

To have the ability or courage to do something.

ser capaz

are not capable

Indicates that someone does not have the ability or strength to do something.

no son capaces

capacity

Potential or quality of a person or thing to perform something.

capacidad

capable

That possesses the ability to do something.

capaz

incapable

That does not have the ability to do something.

incapaz

In slang, refers to someone who performs extraordinary feats.

That guy is capable of anything; he always surprises.

Ese chico es capaz de lo que sea, siempre sorprende.

Used to describe a situation that allows for a lot.

This place is capable; we could have a great event here.

Este lugar es capaz; podríamos hacer un gran evento aquí.