Spanish word

posible

Pronunciation

IPA/poˈsiβle/

Meaning

  • adjectivepossible

Example

¿Es posible llegar a tiempo?

Is it possible to arrive on time?

Illustration for posible (possible)

More examples

Te ayudaré lo más posible.

I'll help you as much as possible.

Core concept

A thin shaft of light breaking through a cloudy sky.

Common phrases

  • lo más posible

    as much as possible

  • hacer posible

    make possible

Similar words

probable: Quite likely to occur; probability is high.
viable: Feasible to implement or continue in practice; realistic and sustainable.
alcanzable: Can be reached or obtained through effort or the right methods.

Definition in Spanish

Que puede ocurrir o ser cierto en determinadas circunstancias, aunque no sea seguro.

Word origin

From Latin possibilis 'able to be done', sharing the same root as English possible.

Usage tips

  • The phrase es posible often softens a claim or shows politeness, signaling tentative possibility rather than certainty.

Other meanings

  • feasibleadjective

Opposites

  • imposibleimpossibleadjective
  • inviableunfeasibleadjective

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