capacitar
“capacitar” means “to train” in Spanish (teaching skills for a job).
to train, to qualify
Also: to empower, to enable
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La empresa va a capacitar a los nuevos empleados la próxima semana.
A2The company is going to train the new employees next week.
Este curso te capacita para trabajar como técnico de emergencias.
B1This course qualifies you to work as an emergency technician.
Debemos capacitar a las comunidades para que gestionen sus propios recursos.
B2We must empower communities so they can manage their own resources.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Which sentence is the best use of 'capacitar' in a work setting?
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📚 Etymology▼
Derived from the Spanish word 'capaz' (capable), which comes from the Latin 'capax,' meaning 'able to hold' or 'wide.'
First recorded: 17th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'entrenar' and 'capacitar'?
'Entrenar' is often used for sports or physical repetition (like training for a marathon). 'Capacitar' is more formal and usually refers to professional or intellectual training.
Can I use 'capacitar' for objects, like 'filling a bottle'?
No. Even though it sounds like 'capacity,' it is used for people's skills and abilities. To talk about volume or space, use 'capacidad'.
Is 'capacitar' a regular verb?
Yes! It follows the standard rules for all verbs ending in -ar, so it is very easy to conjugate.