unable

S2 W2

BrE /ʌnˈeɪbəl/ AmE /ʌnˈeɪbəl/

adjective en → es

1 UNABLE TO DO SOMETHING [T + obj] A2

not able to do something because of a lack of ability, strength, or opportunity

incapaz de hacer algo, no poder

  • be unable to do sth

Collocations unable to speak · unable to move

  • She was unable to attend the meeting.

    Ella no pudo asistir a la reunión.

2 UNABLE TO PAY [T + obj] B1

not able to pay for something because you do not have enough money

no poder pagar, sin recursos económicos

  • be unable to afford sth

Collocations unable to pay for food · unable to buy a house

  • They are unable to afford the rent.

    No pueden pagar el alquiler.

1 UNABLE TO DO SOMETHING [T + obj] A2

not able to do something because of a lack of ability, strength, or opportunity

incapaz de hacer algo, no poder

  • be unable to do sth

Collocations unable to speak · unable to move

  • He was unable to finish the project.

    No pudo terminar el proyecto.

2 UNABLE TO PAY [T + obj] B1

not able to pay for something because you do not have enough money

no poder pagar, sin recursos económicos

  • be unable to afford sth

Collocations unable to pay for food · unable to buy a house

  • They are unable to afford the rent.

    No pueden pagar el alquiler.