capaz de

capaz de(
kah
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pahs
 
deh
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. able to
El inventor construyó una máquina capaz de volar.The inventor built a machine that is able to fly.
b. capable of
Martín no es capaz de cuidar a su familia solo.Martin is not capable of taking care of his family on his own.
c. capable to
Mi abuela no es capaz de caminar sin su bastón.My grandmother is not capable to walk without her cane.
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Guillermo no es capaz ni de matar a una mosca.Guillermo wouldn't harm a fly.
¡Mi hija no es capaz de mentirle a la policía!My daughter wouldn't dare to lie to the police!
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