capaz
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capaz(
kah
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pahs
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
Todos los estudiantes del grupo son muy capaces.All the students in the group are very able.
Es sorprendente que sea capaz de levantarme todos los días a las cinco de la mañana para ir a trabajar.It's surprising that I'm able to get up every day at five in the morning to go to work.
b. capable
Margarita es una mujer muy capaz y debería ser la alcalde del pueblo.Margarita is a very capable woman and should be the town mayor.
a. capacity
El templo es capaz para 800 personas para la misa.The temple has a capacity of 800 people for Mass.
3. (legal)
a. competent
El resultado de la entrevista con el inculpado demuestra que es capaz de someterse a juicio.The interview with the accused demonstrates that he is competent to stand trial.
4. (daring)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
¡Dime tonto otra vez si eres capaz!Call me a fool again if you dare!
Miguel no fue capaz de decirle al público lo que verdaderamente creía.Miguel could not bring himself to tell the audience what he really believed.
5. (colloquial) (possible) (Latin America)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Aún no llegó; capaz que esté en un atasco.He's not here yet; he could be stuck in traffic.
Capaz que nieve con el frío que está haciendo.It might snow with this cold weather.
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