apto
“apto” means “suitable” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
suitable, fit
Also: appropriate
📝 In Action
Esta película no es apta para niños.
A1This movie is not suitable for children.
El agua del río no es apta para el consumo humano.
A2The river water is not fit for human consumption.
Buscamos un terreno apto para cultivar tomates.
B1We are looking for land suitable for growing tomatoes.
qualified, pass
Also: competent
📝 In Action
El candidato fue declarado apto para el puesto.
B1The candidate was declared qualified for the position.
Mi resultado en el examen de conducir fue 'apto'.
B1My result on the driving test was 'pass'.
Después de la revisión médica, el atleta es apto para competir.
B2After the medical check-up, the athlete is fit to compete.
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Quick Quiz: apto
Question 1 of 3
If a movie is 'apta para todos los públicos', who can watch it?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'aptus', which means 'fastened' or 'fitted'. It comes from an older root meaning 'to join'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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