la
feminine
/posiβiliˈðað/
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Translation
possibility, chance
Word origin
From posible, from Latin possibilis ('that may be done'), from posse ('to be able'). The same root gives English possible and potent.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- possibilis
- English cognates
- possible, potent
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralposibilidades
Examples
.
There is a chance they will come tomorrow.
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She studies all the possibilities before deciding.
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I am not losing the possibility of changing jobs soon.
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They offered her the chance to work from home.
muchas .
There is a strong chance the plan will work.
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