es capaz de
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es capaz de(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. he's capable of (masculine)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
Eugenio es muy fuerte. Es capaz de dar vuelta un coche solo.Eugenio is really strong. He's capable of turning a car over by himself.
b. she's capable of (feminine)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
Es capaz de tocar esta pieza de violín con los ojos cerrados.She's capable of playing this violin piece with her eyes closed.
c. it's capable of
Este es un buen dron. Es capaz de volar por 25 minutos.This is a good drone. It's capable of flying for 25 minutes.
d. is capable of
Mi perro es capaz de volver a casa sin mí.My dog is capable of finding the way back home without me.
e. he's able to (masculine)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
Es capaz de pararse de manos por varios segundos.He's able to stand on his hands for many seconds.
f. she's able to (feminine)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
Es capaz de aguantar la respiración bajo el agua por tres minutos.She's able to hold her breath underwater for three minutos.
g. it's able to
Este es un programa de traducción. Es capaz de traducir texto a más de 30 diferentes idiomas.This is a translation software. It's able to translate text into 30 different languages.
h. is able to
Si Vicente es capaz de abrir en candado de la verja, podremos ir a nadar en la piscina.If Vicente is able to open the lock on the gate, we can go and swim in the pool.
2. (formal) (second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. you're capable of
Usted toca la guitarra. Es capaz de aprender a tocar el bajo.You play guitar. You're capable of learning bass.
b. you're able to
Si es capaz de resolver este problema, lo contrataremos de inmediato.If you're able to solve this problem, we'll hire you right away.
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