posibilitar
“posibilitar” means “to make possible” in Spanish (to create the conditions for something to happen).
to make possible
Also: to enable, to facilitate
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El ahorro nos posibilitó comprar la casa.
B1Saving money made it possible for us to buy the house.
Esta tecnología posibilita la comunicación instantánea.
B1This technology enables instant communication.
Las nuevas leyes posibilitarán una mayor igualdad.
B2The new laws will make greater equality possible.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Quick Quiz: posibilitar
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Which of these is the best translation for 'El acuerdo posibilitó la paz'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Derived from the Latin word 'possibilis' (meaning 'that can be done'), combined with the Spanish suffix '-itar', which is used to create verbs from adjectives.
First recorded: 18th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'posibilitar' different from 'permitir'?
Yes. 'Permitir' focuses on permission (My mom allowed me to go). 'Posibilitar' focuses on the means (The plane made the trip possible).
Is this a common word in daily conversation?
It is common, but slightly more formal than just saying 'poder' (to be able to) or 'hacer posible' (to make possible). You'll hear it often in news, books, and business meetings.
How do you pronounce the 'b' in the middle?
Because it's between two vowels, the 'b' is soft. Don't press your lips tightly; let a little air flow through, almost like a soft 'v'.