English–Spanish

“able” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/kaˈpaθ/

Example

Soy capaz de ayudar.

I am able to help.

Illustration for capaz (able)

How to say “able” in Spanish

“Able” in Spanish is capaz.

Student solving a difficult problem.

Full entry for capaz: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with capaz

Ella es capaz de resolver el problema sola.

She is able to solve the problem on her own.

Tips for using capaz

  • When negated, no es capaz de + infinitive expresses inability more clearly than no puede + infinitive, which can also imply lack of permission or chance.

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