possible

• Describe algo que puede hacerse o lograrse, o que puede existir o suceder.

Describes something that can be done or achieved, or that might exist or happen.

1. Able to be done or achievedA2formal

   Something that can exist, happen, or be done.

   que puede hacerse o lograrse

   • Is it possible to finish this work by Friday?
   • They are looking for all possible solutions to the problem.
   • It is possible that she will arrive late.

   Sinónimosachievableattainabledoablefeasiblepracticablerealizableviableworkable

   Antónimosimpossibleimpracticableinfeasibleunachievableunattainableunfeasible

2. Potential or conceivableA2formal

   Something that may or may not happen; not certain but plausible.

   Posible o concebible

   • There are several possible outcomes of the election.
   • We need to consider every possible scenario.
   • A possible explanation for the noise is a loose pipe.

   Sinónimosconceivablecredibleimaginableplausiblepotentialreasonablethinkable

   Antónimosimpossibleimprobableinconceivableunlikely

• Sustantivo que designa aquello que puede realizarse, alcanzarse o existir; un candidato o alternativa potencial.

A noun referring to something that can be done, achieved, or exists; a potential candidate or option.

incontable

1. Potential candidateB2formal

   A person or thing that could be chosen or considered for a particular role or purpose.

   posible candidato

   • She is a possible for the lead role in the play.
   • We interviewed three possibles for the job.
   • The team considered several possibles for the new captain.

   Sinónimoscandidatecontenderhopefulpossibilityprospect

   Antónimosimpossible