"Dable" is an adjective in Spanish.
The phonetic transcription using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is /ˈda.βle/.
"Dable" can be translated into English as: - "fixed" (in the context of something being permanent or unchangeable) - "attached" (in certain contexts)
In Spanish, "dable" is used to describe something that is fixed or attached, whether physically (like a dable assembly) or in a more abstract sense (like a situation that is set). The term is not very commonly used in everyday conversation, and its usage might be more frequent in specific dialects or regional contexts. It tends to appear more often in written contexts, such as technical descriptions or specific discussions about mechanisms.
"El mueble era tan dable que parecía parte de la casa."
"The furniture was so fixed that it seemed part of the house."
"No puedes mover esa instalación, está dable al suelo."
"You can't move that installation; it is fixed to the ground."
"Las piezas son dables, lo que asegura la estabilidad del equipo."
"The parts are fixed, which ensures the stability of the equipment."
"Dable" is not commonly featured in well-known idiomatic expressions in Spanish. However, in certain contexts, it can relate to phrases involving the idea of something being unchangeable or established.
Example idiomatic expressions:
1. "No hay marcha atrás, eso está dable."
"There is no turning back; that is fixed."
"Su decisión está dable, no se puede modificar."
"His decision is fixed; it cannot be changed."
"En este contrato, las condiciones son dables."
"In this contract, the conditions are fixed."
The word "dable" derives from the Latin "dabilis," meaning "weak" or "easily bent." The term has evolved into its current usage relating to fixedness or attachment, creating a nuanced meaning that can differ based on context.
Synonyms: - Fijo (fixed) - Atado (tied) - Apegado (attached)
Antonyms: - Móvil (mobile) - Suelto (loose) - Incierto (uncertain)
This word, while relatively niche, carries specific relevance in contexts dealing with stability and fixity within both physical and abstract realms.