able in Portuguese
able in Portuguese is ável, ível, permitido — able means having the power, skill, resources, or opportunity to do something.
able in Portuguese
ável
Able to be done; fit to be done.
ível
Able to be done; fit to be done.
permitido
Free from constraints preventing completion of task; permitted to; not prevented from. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]
possível
Free from constraints preventing completion of task; permitted to; not prevented from. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]
capaz
Gifted with skill, intelligence, knowledge, or competence. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
hábil
Gifted with skill, intelligence, knowledge, or competence. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
competente
(law) Legally qualified or competent. [First attested in the early 18th century.]
What does "able" mean?
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adj Having the power, skill, resources, or opportunity to do something.
"Will you be able to attend the meeting on Friday?"
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adj Skilled or competent.
"He's a very able manager who keeps the whole team on track."
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able in a sentence
- Will you be able to attend the meeting on Friday?
- After months of practice, she was finally able to run a marathon.
- He's a very able manager who keeps the whole team on track.
- She is an able teacher whom the pupils respect and trust.
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What is "able" in Portuguese?
"able" in Portuguese is ável, ível, permitido. able means: Having the power, skill, resources, or opportunity to do something.
How do you use "able" in a sentence?
Example: "Will you be able to attend the meeting on Friday?" In Portuguese, "able" is ável, ível, permitido.
Are there other ways to say "able" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 7 translations listed for "able": ável, ível, permitido, possível, capaz, hábil.
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