![]() Let's see how to pronounce this word in the definition that Carlos shares with us in his video about this topic: This is why we have chosen the term inteligencia artificial(artificial intelligence) as the Spanish Word of the Year 2023. Is there anything more trendy than AI today? From ChatGPT to MidJourney and everything in between, the concept of AI is totally transforming the world around us. Let's reveal it! banner2 PLACEHOLDER Inteligencia artificial: The Spanish Word of the Year 2023 However, we believe that this word has gained new traction in the last twelve months, and, for this reason, have selected it as our Spanish Word of the Year 2023. In fact, it was FundeuRAE's Word of the Year last year. This year, we have chosen a word that has already been named Word of the Year by other linguistic sources. Having learned several ways to use capaz in Spanish, we invite you to write ten sentences with this very useful word- and don't forget to write us with your suggestions and comments. In fact, you might even hear someone answer a question like " ¿Vas a la fiesta?" with the simple word: " Capaz" (Maybe/I might). ![]() Similarly, the Spanish word capaz can also function as an adverb with que or on its own to express the idea of "perhaps" or "maybe," as in the following examples:Ĭaption 53, Yago 14 La peruana - Part 3 Play CaptionĬapaz están cerca de un lugar para escalarĬaption 12, Buenos Aires Escalando en Buenos Aires Play Caption In many Latin American countries, the expression Es capaz que can be used to say that "It's possible that" or something "might" happen, as in the sentence Es capaz que nieve (It might snow). "Not to have hairs on one's tongue" means that this person is capable of saying anything clearly and directly, without what others think mattering to them.Ĭaptions 13-16, Aprendiendo con Silvia Frases hechas - Part 4 Play Caption "No tener pelos en la lengua" quiere decir que esta persona es capaz de decir cualquier cosa de forma clara y directa, sin importarle lo que piensen los demás. In the following clip, our friend Silvia shares with us an expression that fits into this use of capaz: Huh? Let's see! Let's see if you're capable of saying it to my face.Ĭaptions 42-44, Tu Voz Estéreo Embalsamado - Part 12 Play CaptionĬaption 53, Guillermina y Candelario El Mar enamorado Play Caption ❺h? ¡A ver! A ver si es capaz de decírmelo en mi cara. Oh, well, Juan Cruz is a very capable guy, an excellent guy.Ĭaption 56, Muñeca Brava 45 El secreto - Part 5 Play CaptionĪnother meaning of the word capaz has to do with whether or not one "has it in them" or "would dare" to do something. Let's take a look at a couple of clips that illustrate this meaning: In this case, the person described actually excels at some task or is generally considered "qualified" or "efficient":Īh, bueno, Juan Cruz es un muchacho muy capaz, un excelente muchacho. of making long voyages.Ĭaptions 72-73, 75 minutos Gangas para ricos - Part 20 Play CaptionĬontrary to the previous usage, the Spanish word capaz can also be used to emphasize someone's talent or ability. Quiero comprar un barco que sea capaz de. Note that in this example, we are merely saying that Roberto is "able" to drive a car (rather than implying that he is an excellent driver!). Let's see another, similar example: ![]() The word capaz can additionally be used to indicate someone or something's "ability" to do something: The capacity of this ballroom is 1,500 people. Let's see an example of this usage:Įl salón de baile es capaz para 1,500 personas. ![]() We can use the word capaz in Spanish when referring to "capacity," or the number or amount of something that can fit in a determined space. Have you heard the word capaz in Spanish? Although this word is often translated with the English term "capable," it has several different nuances and additional translations that are worth exploring. In this lesson, we will highlight five different ways in which this useful Spanish adjective can be employed.
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