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él cabe

fits

ˈk a b e → caber
verb · third singular · present indicative Uncommon #20,492
fits From the verb “caber” (to fit). Used to say something fits in a space or container.
SP: No cabe en la caja.
EN: It doesn’t fit in the box.
Conjugation of caber
Indicative present
SingularPlural
First quepo —
Third cabe caben
Subjunctive present
SingularPlural
First quepo —
Third cabe caben
Imperative
SingularPlural
Second cabe —
Third quepa —

Cabe dentro de lo normal.

That’s within the normal range.

La niña cabe, pero usted no.

The girl fits, but you don't.

De eso no me cabe ninguna duda.

I have no doubt about that.

— Comer, beber, amar (1994)

La abertura de este suéter es pequeña y no me cabe la cabeza.

The opening of this sweater is small, and my head won't fit through.

Seguro que cabe, pero hay que pensar cómo meterlo.

It will definitely fit, but we need to figure out how to put it in.

No sé si el colchón cabe ahí.

I don't know if the mattress will fit in there.

— Una segunda madre (2015)

Necesitaremos más que lo que cabe en su oreja, Sr. Brown.

We'll need more than what can fit in your ear, Mr. Brown.

— Paddington 2 (2017)

No me cabe duda de que lo conseguirá.

I have no doubt that he will achieve it.

Esto cabe perfectamente.

This fits perfectly.

La abertura de este jersey es pequeña y no me cabe la cabeza.

The opening of this sweater is small, and I can't fit my head through it.

Claro que cabe.

Of course it fits.

— Una segunda madre (2015)

Y lo que queda de la niñez cabe en una caja oxidada.

And what remains of childhood fits in a rusty box.

— Amelie (2001)

No me cabe duda de que Tom lo va a hacer.

I have no doubt that Tom will do it.

A ver si cabe ahí.

Let's see if it fits there.

— Tres colores. Azul (1993)

No me cabe duda.

I have no doubt.

— Un lugar en ninguna parte (1988)

Creo que eso es todo lo que cabe aquí.

I think that's all there is to it.

Sounds similar to

sabe ˈs a b e llave ˈʝ a b e calle ˈk a ʝ e cabo ˈk a b o nave ˈn a b e cava ˈk a b a