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    Capacidad (en. Ability)

    /kapaθiˈðað/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The ability to contain or receive something.
    The tank's capacity is 100 liters.
    La capacidad del tanque es de 100 litros.
    The talent or aptitude to perform a task.
    She has a great capacity to learn languages.
    Ella tiene una gran capacidad para aprender idiomas.
    The maximum number of people a place can hold.
    The auditorium's capacity is 500 people.
    La capacidad del auditorio es de 500 personas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'capacitas, capacitatis', meaning 'aptitude, ability'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have capacity
    To have the ability or power to do something.
    tener capacidad
    response capacity
    The ability to react to situations.
    capacidad de respuesta
    intellectual capacity
    The mental ability to understand or reason.
    capacidad intelectual

    Related Words

    trainer
    A person who teaches or trains others.
    capacitador
    training
    The process of teaching skills or knowledge.
    capacitación
    able
    One who has the capacity to do something.
    capaz

    Slang Meanings

    Having 'capacity' for something means being very good at it.
    That kid has capacity for soccer.
    Ese chaval tiene capacidad para el fútbol.
    When someone is described as 'capable', it means they can achieve anything they set out to do.
    That person is very capable; they always achieve everything they want.
    Esa persona es muy capaz, siempre logra todo lo que quiere.