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posible

po-SEE-blehpoˈsi.βle

possible

Also: feasible, conceivable
A cheerful small child wearing bright red boots easily stepping across a narrow, shallow blue stream from one grassy bank to the other, symbolizing an achievable action.

📝 In Action

¿Es posible llegar antes de las cinco?

A1

Is it possible to arrive before five?

Busco una solución posible al problema.

A2

I'm looking for a possible solution to the problem.

No es posible que él no sepa la verdad.

B1

It's not possible that he doesn't know the truth.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • factible (feasible)
  • viable (viable)
  • realizable (achievable)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • lo antes posible – as soon as possible
  • hacer todo lo posible – to do everything possible
  • sería posible – would it be possible

the possible

NounmB1
A strong, determined figure standing on solid ground, reaching their hand confidently upward toward a soft, glowing, colorful boundary line in the sky, representing the extent of what is achievable.

📝 In Action

Hice todo lo posible para ayudarte.

B1

I did everything possible to help you.

Dentro de lo posible, intentaremos terminar hoy.

B2

As far as possible, we will try to finish today.

Word Connections

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • hacer lo posible por – to do one's best to
  • en la medida de lo posible – as far as possible / to the extent possible

🔀 Commonly Confused With

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "posible" in Spanish:

conceivable→feasible→possible→the possible→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: posible

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly expresses 'It's possible that she will call tomorrow'?

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👥 Word Family▼
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📚 Etymology▼

It comes from the Latin word `possibilis`, which is built from `posse`, meaning 'to be able to'. So, at its heart, the word has always been about what someone 'can' do or what 'can' happen.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: possibleFrench: possibleItalian: possibilePortuguese: possível

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between `posible` and `probable`?

`Posible` means something *can* happen, even if the chance is tiny (it's not impossible). `Probable` means something is *likely* to happen; there's a good chance. Winning the lottery is `posible`, but not very `probable`.

Why do I see `posible` with the subjunctive verb form so often?

Because `posible` is all about uncertainty! In Spanish, when you state something isn't a sure fact but just a possibility (like with 'es posible que...'), you switch to a special verb mood called the subjunctive to signal that uncertainty. It's a key feature of the language.