Fit to Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈfɪt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ

FIT-too, FIT-tuh, FIT-tih

UK

fˈɪt/ /tˈuː

FIT-TOO

Definición

Used to say someone or something is suitable, capable, or ready to do something. It can also suggest being in the proper condition for a particular purpose or task.

Uso & Matices

Mostly used in formal or semi-formal contexts. Common in phrases like 'not fit to', 'fit to do something', or 'fit to serve'. Can also appear in negative constructions suggesting lack of suitability ('not fit to eat'). Avoid confusing with the adjective 'fit' (in good shape) used alone.

• Spanish: apto para - capaz de
• Portuguese (BR): apto para - capaz de
• Portuguese (PT): apto para - capaz de
• Chinese (Simplified): 适合于 - 有能力
• Chinese (Traditional): 適合於 - 有能力
• Hindi: योग्य है - सक्षम है
• Arabic: صالح لـ - قادر على
• Bengali: যোগ্য - উপযুক্ত
• Russian: годен - пригоден
• Japanese: 適している - 適格な
• Vietnamese: đủ khả năng - thích hợp
• Korean: 적합한 - 적격인
• Turkish: uygun - elverişli
• Urdu: قابل - لائق
• Indonesian: layak - pantas

Oraciones de Ejemplo

He is fit to run the company.

basic

This water is not fit to drink.

basic

Are you fit to start the job?

basic

None of these shoes look fit to wear in the rain.

natural

By next week, she’ll be fit to travel again.

natural

He’s not fit to be left alone with the children right now.

natural