What does cabe in Spanish mean?

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

The word cabe in Spanish means trip, fit, fit, fit, be room for, be possible, it should be pointed out that, as far as can be expected, there's room for two, especially, if possible, be all heart. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word cabe

trip

nombre masculino (PE (zancadilla)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
El árbitro expulsó al jugador por hacer un cabe al contrario.
The referee sent the player off for tripping his opponent.

fit

verbo intransitivo (haber espacio suficiente)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
La ropa no cabe en esa maleta tan pequeña.
The clothes won't fit in such a small suitcase.

fit

verbo intransitivo (poder entrar en un lugar)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Es tan alto que no cabe por la puerta.
He's so tall he won't fit through the door.

fit

verbo intransitivo (ropa, calzado: quedar bien)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
No me cabe la falda; necesito dos tallas más.
The skirt doesn't fit, I need two sizes bigger.

be room for

verbo intransitivo (posibilidad: poderse dar) (discussion)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
No cabe discutir: la decisión está tomada. Cabe la posibilidad de un mal diagnóstico, pero aún hay que esperar.
There's no room for debate, the decision's made.

be possible

verbo intransitivo (Derecho: poderse recurrir)

Contra esta sentencia que es firme, no cabe recurso alguno.
There is no possible recourse against such a firm sentence.

it should be pointed out that

locución preposicional (es relevante)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Cabe destacar que el equipo funciona con normalidad.
It should be pointed out that the equipment is working normally.

as far as can be expected

expresión (hasta cierto punto)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Los captores lo trataron bien, bueno, dentro de lo que cabe.
The captors gave him good treatment - well, as far as can be expected.

there's room for two

expresión (espacio disponible)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

especially

locución preposicional (además)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Debemos realizar el pago, más si cabe posibilidad de que nos corten la luz.
We have to make the payment, especially given that they might cut off our electricity.

if possible

locución conjuntiva (si es posible)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Me gustaría ir al cine, si cabe la posibilidad.
I'd like to go to the cinema, if possible.

be all heart

locución verbal (ser bondadoso)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Geppetto, el viejo carpintero, tiene un corazón que no le cabe en el pecho.
Geppetto, the old carpenter, has a heart as big as the world.

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