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able in Spanish

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able in Spanish means capaz de, tener la capacidad para

BrE /ˈeɪ.bəl/ AmE /ˈeɪ.bəl/

adjective en → es

1 CAPABLE [attributive] [predicative] A1

capaz de, tener la capacidad para

having the necessary skill, knowledge, or strength to do something

  • be able to do sth

Collocations able to speak a language · able to understand something

  • She's not able to read or write.

    Ella no es capaz de leer ni escribir.

2 FIT [predicative] B1

estar en buenas condiciones para, estar recuperado suficiente para

fit enough to do something, especially after an illness or injury

  • be able to do sth

Collocations able to walk again after an injury · able to play sports

  • He's not yet able to go back to work.

    Aún no está en buenas condiciones para volver al trabajo.

3 LEGAL [predicative] B2

tener el derecho legal de, estar autorizado para

having the legal right or permission to do something

  • be able to do sth

Collocations able to vote at the age of 18 · able to drive a car

  • Are you able to buy alcohol?

    ¿Tienes el derecho legal de comprar alcohol?

4 PERMITTED [predicative] B2

estar permitido por, estar autorizado por

allowed or permitted by rules, laws, etc.

  • be able to do sth

Collocations able to park in a certain area · able to smoke in some places

  • We're not able to use the gym.

    No estamos permitidos para usar el gimnasio.

5 SUFFICIENT [predicative] B2

tener suficiente de algo, tener lo necesario para

having enough of something, such as time or money

  • be able to do sth

Collocations able to pay for something · able to finish a task on time

  • We're not able to afford it.

    No tenemos suficiente dinero para permitirnos eso.

6 LEGAL RIGHT [predicative] C1

tener el derecho legal de, estar autorizado para

having the legal right or permission to do something, especially in a formal context

  • be able to do sth

Collocations able to enter a country · able to apply for a visa

  • Are you able to enter the US?

    ¿Tienes el derecho legal de entrar en los Estados Unidos?

7 FITNESS [predicative] C1

estar en buenas condiciones para, estar recuperado suficiente para

fit enough to do something, especially after an illness or injury

  • be able to do sth

Collocations able to run a marathon after recovery · able to play sports again

  • She's not yet able to go back to work.

    Aún no está en buenas condiciones para volver al trabajo.

8 LEGAL STATUS [predicative] C1

tener el estatus legal de, estar calificado para

having a legal status that allows you to do something

  • be able to do sth

Collocations able to practice law in a certain state · able to hold public office

  • Are you able to vote?

    ¿Tienes el estatus legal para votar?