eligible

S2 W2

BrE /ˈelɪdʒəbl/ AmE /ˈɛlɪdʒəbl/

adjective en → es

1 QUALIFIED [T + obj] B1

having the necessary qualities or conditions to be chosen for something, such as a job or an opportunity

habilitado, elegible, calificado para

  • be eligible for sth

Collocations eligible for a job · eligible for benefits

  • She is eligible for the position.

    Ella es elegible para el puesto.

2 LEGAL [T + obj] B1

allowed by law to do something, such as vote or marry

legalmente habilitado para

  • be eligible to do sth

Collocations eligible to vote · eligible to marry at a certain age

  • He is now eligible to vote.

    Ahora está legalmente habilitado para votar.

3 FINANCIAL [T + obj] B2

allowed by a financial agreement or system to receive money, benefits, etc.

habilitado financieramente para recibir

  • be eligible for sth

Collocations eligible for a grant · eligible for tax relief

  • The company is now eligible for a government grant.

    La empresa ahora es habilitada para recibir una subvención gubernamental.