injury
vs
able

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"Able" is a form of "able", an adjective which is often translated as "capaz". "Injury" is a noun which is often translated as "la herida". Learn more about the difference between "injury" and "able" below.

injury(

ihn

juh

)

A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).

noun

1. (wound)

a. la herida

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

The injury caused a great amount of pain.La herida causó una gran cantidad de dolor.

b. la lesión

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

He sustained serious injuries in the accident.Sufrió lesiones graves en el accidente.

able(

buhl

)

An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).

adjective

1. (having the ability to)

a. capaz

Geese are able to fly long distances.Los gansos son capaces de volar largas distancias.

b. poder

The paramedics asked her if she was able to walk.Los paramédicos le preguntaron si podía caminar.