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Meanings of able in anglès

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portuguès
capaz
català
capaç
espanyol
capaz

(Usually followed by `to') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something.

capaç

Having a strong healthy body.

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Having the necessary means to accomplish a task.

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Examples for "capable"
Examples for "capable"
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Therefore, we developed an efficient nanomedicine approach capable of increasing muscle mass.
Pubmed
2
Efforts are therefore under way to develop therapies capable of curing infection.
Pubmed
3
Progress current matters capable of being settled via the block settlement programme.
The South African
4
Several new cameras on the market are capable of doing just this.
The Irish Times
5
He said the new plan was capable of meeting his family's demands.
News.com.au
Usage of able in anglès
1
However, the jet's auxiliary power unit was able to continue supplying power.
The Guardian
2
She said: 'You were able to ask Eelco every question you had.
The Guardian
3
However, most market participants are able to access open-outcry trading, Duffy said.
Reuters
4
That means, however, being able to process gigabytes of data every second.
Wired
5
Perhaps within days or weeks we'll be able to understand new languages.
Heaven
6
Small businesses often don't feel able to ask for more reasonable terms.
Radio NZ
7
Armed with information, children are better able to report abuse to you.
Feminist dot com
8
They'll be able to address problems and advise the best way forward.
The South African
9
However, journalists have been able to operate without facing extreme government censorship.
Reuters
10
I was also able to access images and documents without any problem.
Reuters
11
It's different work, but it's great to be able to help out.
Independent.ie
12
The company is no longer able to undertake work for the government.
Radio NZ
13
The health officials said they were not able to confirm that attack.
The Irish Times
14
However, companies would not be able to request its services, he added.
Reuters
15
Is anyone able to help this young man by offering work experience?
The South African
16
They are able to solve the sovereign debt crisis, Mr Zhou said.
The Irish Times
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Translations for able
portuguès
capaz
espanyol
capaz
Able through the time
Able across language varieties
South Africa
Common
New Zealand
Common
Australia
Common
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