unable
BrE /ʌnˈeɪbəl/ AmE /ʌnˈeɪbəl/
adjective en → es
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
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She was unable to attend the meeting.
Ella no pudo asistir a la reunión.
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
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They are unable to afford the rent.
No pueden pagar el alquiler.
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
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He was unable to finish the project.
No pudo terminar el proyecto.
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
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They are unable to afford the rent.
No pueden pagar el alquiler.