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capaz — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • able adj Having the power, skill, resources, or opportunity to do something.
  • capable adj Having the skill, ability, or qualities needed to do something well.
  • resourceful adj Good at finding quick, clever ways to solve problems with whatever is available.

Senses

capaz is used for these senses in English:

  • able Gifted with skill, intelligence, knowledge, or competence. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
  • able-bodied (possessional) Having a sound, strong body; physically competent; robust; fit for service.
  • capable Able and efficient; having the ability needed for a specific task; having the disposition to do something; permitting or being susceptible to something.
  • resourceful Capable or clever; able to put available resources to efficient or ingenious use; using materials at hand wisely or efficiently.

able — full definition

  1. adj Having the power, skill, resources, or opportunity to do something.
  2. adj Skilled or competent.

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