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be able to
[/bi ˈeɪbəl tuː/]
verb phrase
poder; ser capaz de
1.
to have the skill, means, or opportunity to do something
I will be able to help you tomorrow.
Vou poder ajudá-lo amanhã.
2.
to have sufficient capability or competence
She is able to speak three languages.
Ela é capaz de falar três idiomas.
3.
to be in a position or condition to perform an action
After the surgery, he will be able to walk again.
Após a cirurgia, ele será capaz de caminhar novamente.
Synonyms
can
have the ability to
be capable of
manage to
Antonyms
be unable to
cannot
be incapable of
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
poder; conseguir
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
conseguir; dar conta de
Informal alternative using 'conseguir' or 'dar conta de'
São Paulo
poder; ser capaz de
Standard usage
Portugal
conseguir; ser capaz de
Portuguese prefers 'conseguir' in many contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
be able to make ends meet
be able to hold one's own
be able to cut it
be able to pull through
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