What does caber in Portuguese mean?

What is the meaning of the word caber in Portuguese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use caber in Portuguese.

The word caber in Portuguese means fit, fit, be suitable, suit, fall to, servir, convir, servir, arrumar espaço, caber, caber, ficar, caber, assentar, convir, caber, caber em, caber facilmente em. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word caber

fit

(tamanho)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

fit

verbo transitivo

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

be suitable

(algo oportuno)

suit

verbo transitivo (algo oportuno)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

fall to

verbo transitivo (direito, merecido)

(phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, not divisible--for example,"go with" [=combine nicely]: "Those red shoes don't go with my dress." NOT [S]"Those red shoes don't go my dress with."[/S])

servir

transitive verb (clothing: be correct size for [sb])

Esta camiseta serve em você ou é muito grande?

Does this shirt fit you, or is it too big?

convir

transitive verb (be right or necessary)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)

servir

intransitive verb (clothing: be correct size)

Meus sapatos não servem mais.

My shoes don't fit any more.

arrumar espaço

phrasal verb, transitive, separable (make room for)

(expressão verbal: Expressão usada como verbo. Ex. "se dar bem com"; "ter medo de". Também para elementos compostos mais longos, como expressões idiomáticas e ditados que começam com um verbo.)

Acho que podemos arrumar espaço para mais um nessa mesa.

I think we can fit one more in at this table.

caber

intransitive verb (have correct dimensions)

A peça não cabe porque é do tamanho errado.

The part won't fit because it's the wrong size.

caber

(have correct dimensions)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)

A mesa não cabe na saleta.

That table does not fit in the small room.

ficar, caber

(be attributable to) (ser atribuível a)

A responsabilidade da decisão cabe ao gerente.

The responsibility for the decision lies with the manager.

assentar

intransitive verb (clothing: fit) (roupa)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)

O casaco assentou bem em você.

That coat sits very well on you.

convir, caber

(be proper)

Seu comportamento elegante convém perfeitamente com o corpo diplomático.

Her elegant behaviour fit perfectly with the diplomatic corps.

caber em

phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable (be small enough for)

Eu tinha ganhado peso e não mais cabia em meu uniforme. Acho que esse jarro maior ainda caberá no armário.

I'd put on weight and could no longer fit into my uniform. I think that this large pitcher will still fit into the cabinet.

caber facilmente em

(fit easily)

This camera slips into a pocket or small purse.

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