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capacita

[ka.pa.ˈsi.ta]
verb
qualifies, enables, trains
1. Third person singular present indicative of 'capacitar'; to make someone capable or qualified; to train or enable someone to do something
This course capacitates professionals in digital marketing.
Este curso capacita profissionais em marketing digital.
2. To provide someone with the necessary skills, knowledge, or legal authority to perform a task
The certificate capacitates her to teach English.
O certificado a capacita para ensinar inglês.
Synonyms
habilitaqualificatreinapreparaautoriza
Antonyms
incapacitadesqualificaimpede

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
capacita
Standard usage in business and educational contexts
Portugal
capacita
Also used but more formal; 'habilita' is sometimes preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

capacita para o mercado de trabalho (qualifies for the job market)
capacita em novas tecnologias (enables in new technologies)
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