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capacity in Spanish

capacity in Spanish is capacidad, cabida, aforo — capacity means the greatest amount that something can hold, contain, or produce.

capacity in Spanish

capacidad
noun
The ability to hold, receive, or absorb.
cabida
noun
The ability to hold, receive, or absorb.
aforo
noun
The ability to hold, receive, or absorb.
cabimiento
noun
The ability to hold, receive, or absorb.
cupo
noun
The ability to hold, receive, or absorb.
capacidad
noun

What does "capacity" mean?

  1. noun The greatest amount that something can hold, contain, or produce.
    "The lift has a maximum capacity of eight people, so we waited for the next one."
  2. noun A person's ability or mental power to do or understand something.
    "Children have an amazing capacity to learn a new language quickly."
  3. noun A role or position in which someone acts.
    "He spoke at the event in his capacity as club treasurer."
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capacity in a sentence

  • The lift has a maximum capacity of eight people, so we waited for the next one.
  • The stadium has a seating capacity of sixty thousand.
  • Children have an amazing capacity to learn a new language quickly.
  • Her capacity for remembering names surprised everyone at the party.

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What is "capacity" in Spanish?
"capacity" in Spanish is capacidad, cabida, aforo. capacity means: The greatest amount that something can hold, contain, or produce.
How do you use "capacity" in a sentence?
Example: "The lift has a maximum capacity of eight people, so we waited for the next one." In Spanish, "capacity" is capacidad, cabida, aforo.
Are there other ways to say "capacity" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 5 translations listed for "capacity": capacidad, cabida, aforo, cabimiento, cupo.
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