caber

Senses

1. 1.

   to fit

   to have enough space for something; to be able to contain or hold

2. 2.

   to fit in; to belong

   to be appropriate or have a place in a context or situation

3. 3.

   to be possible; to fall to one's share

   used in expressions like 'no cabe duda' (there is no doubt) or 'me cabe el honor' (I have the honor)

Examples

• "¿Cabe más gente en el coche?"

  Can more people fit in the car?

• "No cabe duda de que ganará el partido."

  There is no doubt that he will win the match.

• "Este libro no cabe en la mochila."

  This book doesn't fit in the backpack.

Usage

Caber is an irregular verb with unpredictable conjugations (quepo, cupe, cabré). It is frequently used in the expression "no cabe duda" (there is no doubt). The verb is formal and somewhat less common in everyday speech than its synonyms like "entrar" or "encajar."