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capable

[/ˈkeɪpəbəl/]
adjective
capaz
1. having the power, skill, means, or opportunity to do something
She is capable of speaking five languages.
Ela é capaz de falar cinco idiomas.
2. competent or efficient
He is a capable manager.
Ele é um gerente capaz.
3. able to do or achieve something
The new software is capable of handling large datasets.
O novo software é capaz de processar grandes conjuntos de dados.
Synonyms
ablecompetentskilledqualifiedproficientaccomplished
Antonyms
incapableincompetentunableunqualifiedhelpless

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
capaz
Most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
capaz
Standard usage, same as general Brazilian
São Paulo
capaz
Standard usage, same as general Brazilian
Portugal
capaz
Standard usage across Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

be capable of anything
perfectly capable of
more than capable
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