Verbo (verb)
/kabeɾ/
The verb caber means "to fit" or "to have room for" something. It is used to refer to the ability of one object to physically fit within the dimensions of another object. The word is relatively common in both oral and written contexts, but it may appear more frequently in written forms due to its usage in descriptive and technical language.
¿Crees que esta caja puede caber en el maletero del coche?
Do you think this box can fit in the car's trunk?
Me preguntan si los documentos caben en el sobre.
They ask me if the documents fit in the envelope.
No sé si nuestras ideas caben en el presupuesto.
I don't know if our ideas fit within the budget.
While caber itself may not be as frequently used in idiomatic expressions, it is part of some common phrases that convey specific meanings.
No me cabe en la cabeza que no hayas ido a la fiesta.
I can't wrap my head around the fact that you didn't go to the party.
Caber en un puño
Todo el dinero que ganamos cabe en un puño.
All the money we earned fits in a fist. (indicating a small amount)
Caber la posibilidad
Siempre cabe la posibilidad de que haya un cambio de planes.
There is always the possibility that there may be a change of plans.
No cabe duda
No cabe duda de que ella es la mejor candidata.
There is no doubt that she is the best candidate.
Caber a la fuerza
The verb caber comes from the latín capere, que significa "recoger" o "abrazar". It evolved in the Spanish language, maintaining its core meaning related to the idea of capacity and fitting.
Sinónimos (Synonyms): - Ajustar (adjust) - Encajar (to fit)
Antónimos (Antonyms): - Sobrar (to overflow) - Desbordar (to spill over)