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capaz de

capable of

→ capaz
phrase Very common #1,201
capable of Used to say someone has the ability or capacity to do something.
SP: Soy capaz de terminar el trabajo hoy.
EN: I'm able to finish the work today.

Ojalá fuera capaz de nadar.

I wish I could swim.

Les debo a mis padres el haber sido capaz de terminar la universidad.

I owe it to my parents that I was able to finish university.

No fui capaz de moverme.

I couldn't move.

— La gran belleza (2013)

Ella necesita a alguien que sea capaz de entenderla.

She needs someone who can understand her.

Nunca pensé que él fuera capaz de hacer algo tan cruel.

I never thought he was capable of doing something so cruel.

Fui capaz de triunfar gracias a tu consejo.

I was able to succeed thanks to your advice.

Sabía que cualquier persona estaría feliz en tenerte, y capaz de amarte.

I knew that anyone would be happy to have you, and capable of loving you.

— Sympathy for Lady Vengeance (2005)

Pero sigo siendo capaz de ver.

But I'm still able to see.

No creo que el hombre sea capaz de escuchar la naturaleza.

I don't think man is capable of listening to nature.

Entender es sentirse capaz de hacer.

Understanding is feeling capable of doing.

He leído mucho acerca de ellos y me sentía capaz de hacerles frente.

I've read a lot about them and I felt capable of facing them.

— Harry Potter y la piedra filosofal (2001)

Nunca seré capaz de hacer eso solo.

I’ll never be able to do that alone.

No fui capaz de decirle la verdad porque no quería hacerle daño con mis palabras.

I wasn't able to tell her the truth because I didn't want to hurt her with my words.

Soy perfectamente capaz de hacer esto.

I am perfectly capable of doing this.

Ojalá fuera capaz de averiguar cómo convencer a Tom de que se quedara.

I wish I could figure out how to convince Tom to stay.

No creo que sea capaz de contener mi ira por más tiempo.

I don't think I can contain my anger any longer.

Quizá sólo tú seas capaz de leer esta carta.

Perhaps only you are able to read this letter.

— Parásitos (2019)

La sangre de mi familia está en el aire, No seria capaz de respirar.

The blood of my family is in the air, I wouldn't be able to breathe.

— Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013)

Tú no eres capaz de protegerte a ti mismo.

You are not capable of protecting yourself.

— Zeta (2026)

Tom es perfectamente capaz de cuidar de sí mismo.

Tom is perfectly capable of taking care of himself.

Cuando fuiste capaz de leer solo, ¿qué te gustaba leer?

When you were able to read on your own, what did you like to read?

No fui capaz de entender nada.

I couldn't understand anything.

Es un milagro que hayas sido capaz de sobrevivir.

It's a miracle you managed to survive.

No pensé que fueras capaz de esto.

I didn't think you were capable of this.

— Un simple accidente (2025)

Debería haber sido capaz de lidiar con Tom.

I should have been able to deal with Tom.

Es un dispositivo único capaz de hacer desaparecer el estrés y la melancolía.

It’s a unique device capable of making stress and melancholy disappear.

Fui capaz de terminar el trabajo antes de lo que había esperado.

I was able to finish the job ahead of schedule.

Has sido capaz de repetir tu éxito accidental.

You have been able to repeat your accidental success.

— Ratatouille (2007)

Yo solía soñar con ser capaz de respirar bajo el agua.

I used to dream of being able to breathe underwater.

Mi autoestima era tan baja que no me creía capaz de lastimar a nadie.

My self-esteem was so low that I didn’t believe I was capable of hurting anyone.

Seré capaz de pasar el examen.

I will be able to pass the exam.

Tom no creía que Mary fuera capaz de hacer algo semejante.

Tom didn't think Mary was capable of doing anything like that.

No fui capaz de comérmelo.

I couldn't bring myself to eat it.

No seré capaz de arreglar eso.

I won't be able to fix that.

A este paso, no seré capaz de ayudarle más.

At this rate, I won't be able to help you anymore.

— Estrellas en la Tierra (2007)

Hay tanta gente a la que no fui capaz de ayudar.

There are so many people I wasn't able to help.

— El arca rusa (2002)

El hombre es el único animal capaz de reír.

Man is the only animal capable of laughter.

Que una mujer sea capaz de eso es una novedad.

That a woman is capable of that is a novelty.

— Tigre y dragón (2000)

Crees que no seré capaz de hacer eso, ¿verdad?

You think I won't be able to do that, don't you?

Yo ya he sido capaz de hacer cualquier cosa por ti.

I have already been capable of doing anything for you.

— Todo sobre mi madre (1999)

Jamás seré capaz de entender sus motivos.

I will never be able to understand his motives.

No puedo creer que Tom fuera capaz de hacer esto por sí mismo.

I can't believe Tom was able to do this by himself.

No le creí capaz de hacer cumplidos.

I didn’t think he was capable of giving compliments.

— Por un puñado de dólares (1964)

Eres la única persona capaz de convencerlo.

You’re the only person who can convince him.

No fui capaz de dividir el agua dulce.

I was unable to divide the fresh water.

— Masaan (2015)

No seré capaz de ver adónde voy sin una linterna.

I won’t be able to see where I’m going without a flashlight.

Fui capaz de responder a la pregunta.

I was able to answer the question.

Capaz de explotar un búnker.

Capable of blowing up a bunker.

Dudo que haya alguien capaz de resolver este problema en tan poco tiempo.

I doubt anyone can solve this problem in such a short time.

Yo solía soñar con ser capaz de jugar muy bien ajedrez.

I used to dream of being able to play chess very well.