Posible in english
Possible
pronunciation: pɑsəbəl part of speech: adjective
pronunciation: pɑsəbəl part of speech: adjective
In gestures
posible = eligible ; feasible ; manageable ; possible ; potential ; prospective ; viable ; would-be + Nombre ; conceivable ; plausible ; candidate ; realisable [realizable, -USA] ; satisfiable ; doable ; likely ; contingent.
Example: And yet, everyone knows that historically only a very small portion of the eligible users have ever crossed the threshold of a public library.Example: Other words which might be feasible access points in a general index prove worthless in an index devoted to a special subject area.Example: In simple terms, the essence of subject organisation is the division of literature (or references to literature) into manageable, or scannable categories, with each category being associated with an index term.Example: Various modes of operation are possible for such a journal, and the precise operation will depend upon the type of information being conveyed.Example: The system permits the requester to specify up to five potential lending libraries, and the system transmits the requests to these libraries one at a time.Example: The advocacy of title entry for serials implies an ideology which focuses on the publication as the principal object of interest of the prospective library user rather than the work conveyed by the book or publication.Example: With printed thesauri there are limits on space, if the publication is to be economically viable, and easy to handle.Example: The only viable alternatives open to would-be users are to produce or commission the production of custom-made application programs.Example: This article emphasises the importance of a preservation plan that includes ways of dealing with every conceivable type of disaster a library might experience.Example: This incompleteness of search and retrieval therefore makes possible, and plausible, the existence of undiscovered public knowledge.Example: A thesaurus developed with such a module can support the addition of candidate terms to the thesaurus during the indexing process.Example: Barbara Tillett's vision of one seamless bibliographic system, either real or virtual, looks realizable over a 5 to 10 year horizon.Example: The result is a pair of overlapping sets of sufficient conditions for autonomy that are argued to be satisfiable by real human agents.Example: This has opened up issues of what is & is not thinkable &, therefore, doable in the present conjuncture of crisis & instability.Example: The most likely causes of brain damage among low birthweight infants are prematurity and infections, not oxygen starvation.Example: Rapid contingent change is difficult for public sector SLIS but relatively straightforward for university SLIS.more:
» aguantar y llevarlo lo mejor posible = grin and bear it .
Example: She wanted to tell him to mind his own business, but since she was a bit indebted to him, she just had to grin and bear it.» a la mayor brevedad posible = as soon as possible (asap) ; at + Posesivo + earliest convenience .
Example: If there are excessive delays in the record becoming available, and long delays become a common phenomenon, the librarian who is anxious to make new stock available for the user as soon as possible will resort to local cataloguing. Example: Please telephone me collect at your earliest convenience so that we can discuss your future, hopefully with the Mitford Public Library.» al mejor precio posible = at the best possible price .
Example: Video collections are an essential part of the library service and librarians must be aware of demand, buy at the best possible prices and make the public aware that the service exists.» arreglárselas lo mejor posible = make + the best of things ; fumble along .
Example: And no matter how set everyone is to have a good time, it is difficult to do more than make the cheerful best of things if the picnic is held, for some crazy reason, on a stinking garbage dump in pouring rain. Example: So I fumble along as best I can, now good, now bad, and I hope generally fair-to-middling.» arreglarse lo mejor posible = look + Posesivo + best .
Example: Summer time clothes are much more revealing, and every gal could use a little help looking her best.» a ser posible = if (it's/that's) possible .
Example: The length and breadth of the sheet are taken if possible from an uncut copy of the book = Si es posible, se indicarán la longitud y la anchura del pliego de un ejemplar sin cortar.» candidato posible = eligible party ; eligible .
Example: As already indicated, funding has had to be limited to eligible parties that are least developed countries. Example: Those eligible normally include only companies with less than 45 million of net fixed assets and fewer than 500 employees.» considerar como posible = entertain as + a possibility .
Example: If we do not 'entertain as a possibility' the outlook of a writer while we are reading him we shall not know what his outlook is, and will attack or praise a caricature of it.» cuando antes + Pronombre + sea posible = at + Posesivo + earliest convenience .
Example: Please telephone me collect at your earliest convenience so that we can discuss your future, hopefully with the Mitford Public Library.» cuando + ser + posible = when possible .
Example: Heat stroke is very serious, so work during cooler hours of the day when possible.» de cualquier manera posible = in any way possible .
Example: Christy likes to strut her stuff in any way possible to get attention.» de la mejor forma posible = to the best of + Posesivo + ability ; in the best possible way .
Example: It is the responsibility of the requesting library to verify, and where necessary complete the bibliographic details of the item requested to the best of its ability. Example: If we could get running on all cylinders and really using all our talent in the best possible way that would be a great gain for the economy.» de la mejor manera posible = to the best of + Posesivo + ability ; in the best possible way .
Example: It is the responsibility of the requesting library to verify, and where necessary complete the bibliographic details of the item requested to the best of its ability. Example: If we could get running on all cylinders and really using all our talent in the best possible way that would be a great gain for the economy.» del mejor modo posible = to the best of + Posesivo + ability ; in the best possible way .
Example: It is the responsibility of the requesting library to verify, and where necessary complete the bibliographic details of the item requested to the best of its ability. Example: If we could get running on all cylinders and really using all our talent in the best possible way that would be a great gain for the economy.» dentro de lo posible = as far as possible .
Example: Expressiveness is maintained as far as possible, but has to be sacrificed on occasions in order to insert new subjects.» depender del automóvil lo mínimo posible = be car-lite .
Example: I have been car-free (not owning a car) or car-lite (owning a car but using it on a limited basis) for 14 years now.» depender del coche lo mínimo posible = be car-lite .
Example: I have been car-free (not owning a car) or car-lite (owning a car but using it on a limited basis) for 14 years now.» dependiente del automóvil lo mínimo posible = car-lite .
Example: I've recently started to live a car-lite lifestyle after buying a bike.» dependiente del coche lo mínimo posible = car-lite .
Example: I've recently started to live a car-lite lifestyle after buying a bike.» de todas las formas posible = in every possible way .
Example: Nowadays with our litigation culture we have to cover our backs in every possible way to avoid costly court cases tying to prove innocence.» de uso del coche lo mínimo posible = car-lite ; car-lite .
Example: I've recently started to live a car-lite lifestyle after buying a bike. Example: I've recently started to live a car-lite lifestyle after buying a bike.» durante tanto tiempo como sea posible = for as long as possible .
Example: It is therefore one of the librarian's prime tasks to preserve the attractiveness of the stock for as long as possible.» en el menor tiempo posible = in as little time as possible .
Example: The best cardio workout for burning fat is one of high intensity that gets the job done in as little time as possible.» en la medida de lo posible = to the extent possible .
Example: You should preserve confidentiality to the extent possible, but do not promise the complainant that her identity cannot be revealed.» en las mejores condiciones posibles = in the best possible conditions .
Example: In essence, this provides the rarest opportunity to grow these plants in the best possible conditions.» en todo lo que sea posible = in any way possible .
Example: Christy likes to strut her stuff in any way possible to get attention.» estar fuera de lo posible = be out of the question .
Example: Since a freeze on all hiring was in effect, taking on new people was out of the question.» hacer Algo posible = make + provision for .
Example: In search interfaces, provision is often made for the specification of search terms which must be entered.» hacer posible = provide for ; make + possible ; provide + a basis for ; make + an opportunity ; allow for .
Example: Each card has a grid covering most of the body of the card which provides for the coding of document numbers. Example: Field searching: the ability to search for the occurrence of terms in specific fields within the record makes it possible to be more precise in searching. Example: This framework is designed to provide a basis both for identifying differences between firms and for thinking through the implications and likely outcomes of intervention both operationally and competitively. Example: He said that if he is put back into power he will make an opportunity for dialogue with other political forces in the country. Example: It also allows for and identifies three levels of detail which might be adopted in descriptive cataloguing.» hacer posible el crecimiento = accommodate + growth .
Example: To accommodate growth in the vertical file collection the library developed a project to convert hardcopy materials to jacketed microfiche.» hacer todo lo posible = do + Posesivo + (honest) best ; pull out + all the stops ; do + the best + Nombre + may ; do + the best + Nombre + can ; do + the best possible (with) ; try + hard ; try + Posesivo + best ; try + Posesivo + heart out ; work + hard ; give + Posesivo + best ; try + Posesivo + hardest .
Example: He was a wise and humane judge, and he clearly did his honest best and fairest, according to his lights. Example: So, as you see we're pulling out all the stops to give you a memorable conference. Example: We are willing to try and do the best we may, however little or however much it may signify to any particular individual. Example: We would suppose that we would like to do the best we can and get comment and input from you about the mistakes that are made. Example: The library's approach has been to do the best possible with available resources. Example: Over the years the profession has tried hard to ignore the steady stream of library school closings. Example: Ward tried his best to draw together the extremely varied findings and give a general picture of reading habits and library use. Example: She shed a proud tear or two for her niece (win or lose), because she could see her trying her heart out. Example: Not only are the standards written, but there is a body called the Peer Council which works very hard at enforcing the standards. Example: This year's football tournament was held on a very hot afternoon and all the teams gave their best despite the heat. Example: I woke up about 7 a.m. this morning -- the cat was trying her hardest to wake me up for some reason or another.» hacer todo lo posible para = every effort + be + made to ; do + everything to .
Example: Every effort is made to ensure continuity of index terms from one year to another = Se hace todo lo posible para asegurar la continuidad de los descriptores de un año para otro. Example: It's a good attitude to push yourself forward and do everything just to reach your goal.» hacer todo lo posible por = go to + any lengths to ; go to + great lengths to ; endeavour [endeavor, -USA] ; take + (great) pains to ; make + every effort to ; go to + extraordinary lengths to ; go to + (great) pains to .
Example: Some library staff will go to almost any lengths to avoid challenges, criticism, and controversy over which titles and which kinds of materials should be made available to their communities. Example: Writers and publishers go to great lengths to avoid the appearance of supporting or condoning homosexuality. Example: There are many able people who are endeavouring to do the kind of things discussed in this article against the grain of an historically received pattern of organisation. Example: Manic-depressives who are aware of their mental illness usually take great pains not to let the cat out of the bag, fearing it will damage their career and poison relationships. Example: Nevertheless, every effort should be made to build in the potential for the use of IT in as many areas as possible around the library. Example: For decades liberals have gone to extraordinary lengths to impose new energy taxes. Example: In addition to protecting the privacy of children, we also go to great pains to ensure parents and caretakers have full control of their data.» hacer todo lo posible (por) = do + everything possible (to) .
Example: For over a week now, he had done everything possible to make her feel welcome and at home.» hacer todo lo posible por = go to + any lengths to ; go to + great lengths to ; endeavour [endeavor, -USA] ; take + (great) pains to ; make + every effort to ; go to + extraordinary lengths to ; go to + (great) pains to .
Example: Some library staff will go to almost any lengths to avoid challenges, criticism, and controversy over which titles and which kinds of materials should be made available to their communities. Example: Writers and publishers go to great lengths to avoid the appearance of supporting or condoning homosexuality. Example: There are many able people who are endeavouring to do the kind of things discussed in this article against the grain of an historically received pattern of organisation. Example: Manic-depressives who are aware of their mental illness usually take great pains not to let the cat out of the bag, fearing it will damage their career and poison relationships. Example: Nevertheless, every effort should be made to build in the potential for the use of IT in as many areas as possible around the library. Example: For decades liberals have gone to extraordinary lengths to impose new energy taxes. Example: In addition to protecting the privacy of children, we also go to great pains to ensure parents and caretakers have full control of their data.» hasta donde es posible = as far as possible .
Example: Expressiveness is maintained as far as possible, but has to be sacrificed on occasions in order to insert new subjects.» hasta donde sea posible = as far as possible ; to the extent possible .
Example: Expressiveness is maintained as far as possible, but has to be sacrificed on occasions in order to insert new subjects. Example: You should preserve confidentiality to the extent possible, but do not promise the complainant that her identity cannot be revealed.» humanamente posible = humanly possible .
Example: I'm looking forward to meeting as many of you as is humanly possible during what I know will prove to be a marvellous and eventful week.» ir tirando lo mejor posible = fumble along .
Example: So I fumble along as best I can, now good, now bad, and I hope generally fair-to-middling.» lo mejor posible = to the best of + Posesivo + ability ; at + Posesivo + (very) best ; optimally .
Example: It is the responsibility of the requesting library to verify, and where necessary complete the bibliographic details of the item requested to the best of its ability. Example: Effective leadership ultimately results in individuals, teams and schools that perform at their best. Example: The article 'Money, manure, squeaky wheels, a paucity of grease and possibly grit!' argues that the acquisitions process in academic libraries functions optimally when adequate funds support library needs, local political realities and faculty needs and demands.» lo menos posible = as little as possible .
Example: The average man is by nature indolent; he works as little as possible = El ciudadno medio es perezoso por naturaleza; trabaja lo menos posible.» mejor precio posible, el = best possible price, the .
Example: Used car prices are at or near all-time highs making this a great time to get rid of your unneeded vehicles for the best possible price.» posible comprador = suitor .
Example: The writer contends that Molly's soliloquy represents a textual performance of Penelope's backstage activity of weaving in order to unweave so as to outwit her suitors.» posible de ser consultado por máquina = machine-viewable .
Example: One of the factors to consider in the selection of a data base is the documentation, and search aids available to support searching on the data base, such as classification schedules, printed or machine-viewable thesauri, and so on.» posible de ser visto en pantalla = displayable .
Example: By pressing this key, we obtain a list of searchable and displayable fields in the current file.» sacar el mejor partido posible = get + the best of both worlds ; get + the best of all worlds .
Example: He suggested a method of getting the best of both worlds: retaining the syntactical relationships while making separate entries for each significant word. Example: In our opinion, what CAS did was to duck the risk and to try to get the best of all worlds.» ser posible = be an option .
Example: Sarah told Bristol that abortion was an option for her, and didn't rule that out.» ser posible la coexistencia entre ... = there + be + room for both ... .
Example: Just as libraries can exist alongside bookshops and video rental shops, so there is room for both libraries and private enterprise in the computer area.» ser posible (que) = be likely (to) .
Example: As with any categorisation, the categories are likely to be imperfectly defined.» siempre que + ser + posible = whenever possible ; when possible .
Example: Up to now ISSNs have been assigned on request to dead serials whenever possible. Example: Heat stroke is very serious, so work during cooler hours of the day when possible.» si eso no es posible = failing that/these .
Example: Thus, single-word terms or, failing theses, two-word terms, are preferred for describing concepts if such terms exist.» si es posible = if (it's/that's) possible ; if at all feasible ; if at all possible .
Example: The length and breadth of the sheet are taken if possible from an uncut copy of the book = Si es posible, se indicarán la longitud y la anchura del pliego de un ejemplar sin cortar. Example: One can only point to the efforts being made at BNB to produce cataloguing records as quickly as possible from proof copies if at all feasible. Example: If the supplier provides training in the use of the program, it will also be more useful if this is carried out in the library if at all possible.» si no es posible = failing which .
Example: We will however endeavour to inform the successful candidate by the close of play on the day of interviews failing which it will be on the following day.» si no fuese/fuera posible = failing which ; failing that/these .
Example: We will however endeavour to inform the successful candidate by the close of play on the day of interviews failing which it will be on the following day. Example: Thus, single-word terms or, failing theses, two-word terms, are preferred for describing concepts if such terms exist.» si + ser + posible = when possible ; whenever possible .
Example: Heat stroke is very serious, so work during cooler hours of the day when possible. Example: Up to now ISSNs have been assigned on request to dead serials whenever possible.» tan lejos como sea posible = as far away as possible .
Example: I have figured out how to get as far away as possible -- the Antipodes is what it is called.» tan pronto como + Pronombre + sea posible = at + Posesivo + earliest convenience .
Example: Please telephone me collect at your earliest convenience so that we can discuss your future, hopefully with the Mitford Public Library.» tan pronto como sea posible = as soon as possible (asap) .
Example: If there are excessive delays in the record becoming available, and long delays become a common phenomenon, the librarian who is anxious to make new stock available for the user as soon as possible will resort to local cataloguing.» tanto como sea posible = as far as possible ; as much as possible .
Example: Expressiveness is maintained as far as possible, but has to be sacrificed on occasions in order to insert new subjects. Example: In my experience it is always best to reward good behaviour and ignore bad behaviour as much as possible.» tener el mejor aspecto posible = look + Posesivo + best .
Example: Summer time clothes are much more revealing, and every gal could use a little help looking her best.» tener solución posible = be soluble .
Example: The latter problems were, however, usually of such a nature as to be soluble within the given constraints.» todo es posible = all bets are off ; the sky is the limit .
Example: When it comes to independent comics from small presses, or from larger publishers who specialize in alternative comics, all bets are off = Cuando se trata de los comics independientes de pequeñas editoriales, o de grandes editoriales especializadas en tebeos alternativos, todo es posible. Example: King Abdullah issued a statement saying that 'the sky is the limit' for the freedom of the press.» usar el automóvil lo mínimo posible = be car-lite .
Example: I have been car-free (not owning a car) or car-lite (owning a car but using it on a limited basis) for 14 years now.» usar el coche lo mínimo posible = be car-lite .
Example: I have been car-free (not owning a car) or car-lite (owning a car but using it on a limited basis) for 14 years now.» valérselas lo mejor posible = fumble along .
Example: So I fumble along as best I can, now good, now bad, and I hope generally fair-to-middling.