Quepa (en. Fit)

/ˈkep.a/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Third person of the present subjunctive of the verb 'caber'
It is possible that more information fits in the file.
Es posible que quepa más información en el archivo.
Used in conditional or wishful sentences.
I want everything to fit in the backpack.
Quiero que quepa todo en la mochila.
Phrase used to express possibilities.
If you organize it well, it will fit in a small space.
Si lo organizas bien, quepa en poco espacio.

Etymology

From the verb 'caber', which comes from the Latin 'capere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

let there be doubt
There is no room for doubt.
quepa la duda
it doesn't fit in the head
That something cannot be understood.
que no quepa en la cabeza
let the term fit
That it cannot extend beyond what is allowed.
quepa el término

Related Words

caber
To have enough space for something.
caber
encajar
To adjust something in a given space.
encajar
insertar
To introduce something into a place.
insertar

Slang Meanings

Fits in our conversation.
That idea doesn't fit in our current discussion.
Esa idea no quepa en nuestra discusión actual.
There is no doubt.
No doubt, this is the best we can do.
No quepa duda, esto es lo mejor que podemos hacer.