What does posible in Spanish mean?

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

The word posible in Spanish means possible, I can't believe it!, is it possible for...?, is it possible to...?, if possible, as well as possible, as well as could be expected, as soon as possible, to the extent possible, make every effort to, do everything humanly possible, do all you can, do everything you can, do all you can to, do everything you can to, as little as possible, very likely, minimum possible, is impossible, can not be, possible solution, if possible, as much as possible. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word posible

possible

adjetivo (que puede suceder) (which can be done)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
No es posible viajar al sol.
It is not possible to travel to the sun.

I can't believe it!

expresión (coloquial (expresa incredulidad)

Son las tres de la tarde y no has arreglado tu cama. ¡Será posible!

is it possible for...?

expresión (pregunta posibilidad)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
¿Será posible que los perros vayan al cielo?

is it possible to...?

expresión (indica incertidumbre)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
¿Será posible olvidar nuestras ofensas y recomenzar?

if possible

locución adverbial (si puede ser)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
De ser posible me gustaría participar del proyecto. De ser posible, use fresas frescas en lugar de congeladas para esta receta.
If possible, I would like to participate in the project.

as well as possible, as well as could be expected

expresión (lo mejor que se puede) (following adv)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
¿Y cómo se recuperó de la operación? - Bien, dentro de lo posible.
How well did you recover from the operation? - As well as possible.

as soon as possible

(cuando pueda)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Te llamará en cuanto le sea posible.
She will call you as soon as possible.

to the extent possible

locución adverbial (hasta donde se pueda)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
En la medida de lo posible, intentaremos hacer todo el trayecto del viaje en un día.
To the extent possible, we will try to do the whole journey in one day.

make every effort to

locución verbal (poner todo de su parte) (with a verb)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Juan hizo todo lo posible por mantener su relación con Ana.
Juan made every effort to maintain his relationship with Ana.

do everything humanly possible

locución verbal (esforzarse al máximo)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Carlos hizo todo lo humanamente posible por salvar al niño.
Carlos did everything humanly possible to save the child.

do all you can, do everything you can

locución verbal (hacer cuanto se puede)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Haré todo lo posible para ganar la carrera.
I will do all I can (or: do everything I can) to win the race.

do all you can to, do everything you can to

locución verbal (esforzarse al máximo por)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Mis padres hacen todo lo posible por mantener nuestro hogar.

as little as possible

expresión (lo mínimo)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
A Juan le gusta trabajar lo menos posible.
Juan likes to work as little as possible.

very likely

expresión (muy posible)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Es más que posible que nos vayamos de vacaciones.
It's very likely that we'll go on holiday.

minimum possible

(lo menos que se puede)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

is impossible

expresión (expresa imposibilidad)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
No es posible hablar contigo cuando estás enojado.

can not be

expresión (expresa imposibilidad)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
No es posible que sea verdad, debe ser una broma.

possible solution

(solución factible)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

if possible

locución conjuntiva (si puede ser)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Si es posible, me gustaría una habitación con vista al mar.
If possible, I'd like a room with a sea view.

as much as possible

locución adverbial (en lo que se pueda)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Antes de su largo viaje, Fernando intentará estar con su familia tanto como sea posible.
Before his long trip, Fernando will try to spend as much time with his family as possible.

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