What does apto in Spanish mean?

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

The word apto in Spanish means competent, capable, fit for, suitable for, fit for, health certificate, certificate of health, suitable for, fit for, cut out for, suitable for sale in pharmacies, suitable for all audiences, for professional use. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word apto

competent, capable

adjetivo (competente, capacitado)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
El jefe no considera que la administradora sea una persona apta.
The boss does not consider the administrator to be a competent person.

fit for

(que sirve para algo)

Aquel tanque contiene agua apta para el consumo humano.
That tank contains water fit for human consumption.

suitable for, fit for

(autorizado, permitido)

El siguiente documental no es apto para menores de 14 años.
The following documentary is not suitable for anyone under the age of 14.

health certificate, certificate of health

locución nominal masculina (certificado de aptitud física)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Tengo que presentar un apto física para empezar clases de natación.

suitable for, fit for, cut out for

locución adjetiva (capaz) (the right person)

No creo que José sea apto para este trabajo.
I don't think José is suitable for this job.

suitable for sale in pharmacies

locución adjetiva (medicina: aprobada)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
El Ministerio de Salud declaró que el medicamento es apto para la venta en farmacias.
The Ministry of Health declared the medicine suitable for sale in pharmacies.

suitable for all audiences

locución adjetiva (espectáculo)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Es una película apta para todos los públicos.
It is a movie suitable for all audiences.

for professional use

locución adjetiva (edificio)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Juan alquiló un piso apto profesional en el centro.
Juan rented an apartment for professional use in the city centre.

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