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/kaˈpaθ/ ES

/kaˈpas/ MX

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Translation

capable, able, competent

Word origin

From Latin capax, capacis ('able to hold much, roomy'), from capere ('to take, to hold'). The same root gives English 'capacity' and 'capable'.

Origin
Latin
Root
capax
English cognates
capacious, capacity, capable

Grammar

Femininecapaz
Masc pluralcapaces

Examples

hacerlo .

I am sure you are capable of doing it alone.

cualquier .

He is able to solve any problem that comes his way at work.

tanta sola .

I am not able to eat so much food in one night.

cualquier .

He would be capable of anything to protect his family.

tantos seguidos.

I do not see myself capable of running so many kilometres in a row.

.

My brother is capable of speaking three languages.

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This word is part of lesson 13.