Translation of Spanish word "posible" to English
posible
/poˈsi.βle/
Meaning
AdjectiveAble but not certain to happen; neither inevitable nor impossible.
How to use
In formal and informal contexts, 'posible' is used to convey a sense of uncertainty or doubt about the likelihood of an event. For example, 'Es posible que llueva mañana' (It's possible that it will rain tomorrow). Be cautious not to confuse 'posible' with 'probable', as the latter implies a higher degree of certainty. A common mistake among learners is to use 'posible' in the present perfect tense, when in fact it's more suitable in the present simple tense.
🇬🇧 English
possible
Example
¿Es posible cambiar la fecha del vuelo?
Is it possible to change the flight date?
Haremos todo lo posible para ayudarte.
We will do everything possible to help you.
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Common phrases
- Es posible que— It's possible that
- No es posible que— It's not possible that
- Es muy posible que— It's very possible that
- Es poco posible que— It's unlikely that
- Es imposible que— It's impossible that
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What does the Spanish word "posible" mean?▼
The Spanish word "posible" means "possible" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "¿Es posible cambiar la fecha del vuelo?" (which translates as "Is it possible to change the flight date?").
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