Spanish Conversation · Level 58
74 words
Spanish word
caber
Pronunciation
IPA/kaˈβeɾ/
Meaning
- verbfit
Example
Este abrigo no cabe en la maleta.
This coat does not fit into the suitcase.
More examples
¿Te cabe una reunión mañana en la agenda?
Can you fit a meeting in the schedule tomorrow?
Core concept
A puzzle piece filling its matching space exactly.
Common phrases
caber en la agenda
fit in the schedule
caber en una caja
fit inside a box
Similar words
entrar: Moves into the interior of a place or container.
meter: Inserts or puts something into the interior of another object.
encajar: Fits exactly into a matching gap or slot, seating snugly.
quedar: Is the right size or shape for clothing, sitting well on the body.
Definition in Spanish
Indica que algo entra, ocupa espacio o encaja en una medida o condición; para lo físico suele acompañarse de la preposición 'en'.
Word origin
It derives from Latin capere 'to take' through Vulgar Latin, acquiring the sense of 'fit' in Iberian Romance and surviving as the irregular Spanish verb caber.
Usage tips
- Unlike entrar, which describes movement into a place, caber describes the state of fitting and is commonly followed by en.