Caber Meaning in English
word
ˈkeɪbə
KAY-ber
kˈeɪbɐ
KAY-buh
Definition
To be able to fit inside a space, or for something to have enough room or capacity for something else.
Usage & Nuances
Frequently used for physical space ('Does it fit in the box?') and figuratively for limits or possibilities ('It doesn't fit in my schedule'). Irregular verb with uncommon forms like 'cupe' in past tense. Not to be confused with 'cambiar' (to change) or 'cavar' (to dig).
Spanish: caberPortuguese (BR): caberPortuguese (PT): caberChinese (Simplified): 容得下Chinese (Traditional): 容得下Hindi: समानाArabic: يَتَّسِعBengali: ধরা - ফিট হওয়াRussian: помещаться - влезатьJapanese: 入る - 収まるVietnamese: chứa được - vừaKorean: 들어가다 - 수용하다Turkish: sığmakUrdu: سما جانا - جگہ ہوناIndonesian: muat
Example Sentences
¿Crees que este libro cabe en mi bolso?
basic
No cabe toda la ropa en la maleta.
basic
Este sofá no cabe por la puerta.
basic
No me cabe en la cabeza cómo ocurrió eso.
natural
Solo cinco personas caben en el coche.
natural
Aquí ya no cabe nadie más.
natural