posibles
/poh-SEE-blehs/
possible
Describing things that are achievable or can happen: multiple posibles (possible) outcomes.
posibles(Adjective)
possible
?describing plural things
potential
?as in, potential outcomes
📝 In Action
Queremos explorar todas las rutas posibles para llegar a tiempo.
A2We want to explore all the possible routes to arrive on time.
Hay varios problemas posibles con ese plan.
B1There are several possible problems with that plan.
Los efectos secundarios posibles están listados en el prospecto.
B1The possible side effects are listed in the leaflet.
💡 Grammar Points
Agreement Rule
As an adjective, 'posibles' must match the noun it describes in number. Since it ends in '-es', it is always used with plural nouns (like 'ideas' or 'cambios').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the Singular Form
Mistake: "Busquemos soluciones posible."
Correction: Busquemos soluciones posibles. (The adjective must be plural to match the plural noun 'soluciones'.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Placement Flexibility
Like many common adjectives, 'posibles' can often go before or after the noun, but placing it after is the most neutral and common choice: 'rutas posibles'.
Depicting available means or capabilities: having sufficient posibles (resources).
posibles(Noun)
resources
?available means or capabilities
possibilities
?potential options (less common than 'posibilidades')
📝 In Action
Puso todos sus posibles en la inversión de la nueva empresa.
C1He put all his resources/means into the investment of the new company.
Con los posibles que tenemos, es mejor ser cautelosos.
B2With the means (resources) we have, it is better to be cautious.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Acting as a Noun
In this specific use, the adjective 'posibles' is used alone with an article ('los') and acts like a noun, meaning 'the available resources' or 'the means at your disposal'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Context
While you can use 'recursos' (resources), 'los posibles' is a more formal or somewhat older way of referring to one's financial or physical capacity to do something.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: posibles
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'posibles' to mean 'resources' or 'means'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'posibles' and 'posibilidades'?
'Posibles' (as an adjective) means 'able to happen,' and as a noun, it means 'resources/means.' 'Posibilidades' is the standard noun for 'possibilities' or 'options' (e.g., 'Tienes muchas posibilidades de ganar' — You have many possibilities of winning).
Does 'posibles' always go after the noun?
Most of the time, yes. Placing it after the noun ('problemas posibles') keeps the meaning objective and neutral. Placing it before the noun ('posibles problemas') can sometimes slightly emphasize the possibility.