apto

/ˈaptu/

adjective B2

o (masc.) a (fem.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Adj Register Neutral Era Current Frequency Common Domain General Tone Neutral
Word fingerprint: Register: neutral. Era: current. Frequency: common. Domain: general. Connotation: neutral.

Forms

feminine
apta
plural
aptos

Meaning

  1. fit, able

    • Está apto para o cargo.

      He is fit for the post.

Similar words

adequado

Close synonyms for "suitable, fit/able."

Similar in other languages

German

alltagstauglich

Close — suitable (for everyday use) relates to fit, able.

German

passend

Close — suitable, fitting relates to fit, able (apto).

Spanish

apto

apto is the Portuguese word for the same thing — both mean "suitable, fit, able" (cognates).

Practice

1 What does apto mean?

2 Fill the gap: Está ___ para o cargo.

3 Which fingerprint chart matches apto?

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