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possible

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BrE /ˈpɒsəbəl/ AmE /ˈpɑːsəbl/

adjective en → es

1 LIKELY [attributive], [predicative] A2

able to happen or be true; not impossible

posible, factible

  • It is possible that...
  • be possible for sb/sth to do sth

Collocations possible solution · it's possible to do something

  • Is it possible that she might be late?

    ¿Es posible que llegue tarde?

2 PERMISSION [attributive], [predicative] B1

allowed or permitted; not forbidden

permitido, lícito

  • be possible for sb/sth to do sth

Collocations possible to do something · it's not possible to do something

  • It is now possible for anyone to apply.

    Ahora es posible que cualquiera haga la solicitud.

3 ABILITY [attributive], [predicative] B1

able to be done or achieved; feasible

factible, viable

  • be possible for sb/sth to do sth

Collocations possible solution · it's not possible to do something

  • It is possible to reach an agreement.

    Es posible llegar a un acuerdo.

1 OPTION [countable] B2

one of the choices or ways that are available; one of several alternatives

opción, alternativa

  • a possible option/choice

Collocations possible options · consider the possible choices

  • We have several possible options.

    Tenemos varias opciones posibles.

2 POTENTIAL [attributive], [predicative] B2

having the ability to develop into something or become someone in the future; having potential

potencial, prometedor

  • be possible for sb/sth to do sth

Collocations possible future · it's not possible to predict something

  • He is a very possible candidate.

    Es un candidato muy prometedor.