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be capable of

[bi ˈkeɪpəbl əv]
verb phrase
ser capaz de
1. to have the ability, skill, or power to do something
She is capable of solving complex mathematical problems.
Ela é capaz de resolver problemas matemáticos complexos.
2. to have the potential or capacity for something (often negative)
He is capable of great cruelty when provoked.
Ele é capaz de grande crueldade quando provocado.
3. to be competent or qualified to do something
The team is capable of winning the championship.
O time é capaz de vencer o campeonato.
Synonyms
be able tohave the ability tobe competent tobe qualified tocanbe in a position to
Antonyms
be incapable ofbe unable tolack the ability tobe incompetent to

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser capaz de
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ser capaz de / conseguir
informal alternative with conseguir
São Paulo
ser capaz de
standard formal usage
Portugal
ser capaz de
standard usage, sometimes 'estar em condições de'

Related Idioms & Phrases

be capable of anything - ser capaz de tudo
more than capable - mais do que capaz
fully capable - totalmente capaz
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