kapasidad
kapasidád with stress marks
capacity
Usage Note
Kapasidad is from Spanish capacidad and refers both to the maximum amount something can hold and to a person's ability or capability. It is commonly used in event planning, engineering, and human resources, making it a practical term across both physical and professional contexts.
Examples
" Maliit ang kapasidad ng sasakyan. "
Natural Translation
The capacity of the vehicle is small.
Literal Translation
Small the capacity of-the vehicle.
" Ang kapasidad ng bulwagan ay dalawang daang tao lamang. "
Natural Translation
The capacity of the hall is only two hundred people.
Literal Translation
The capacity of-the hall is two hundred people only.
" Dahil lumampas sa kapasidad ang bilang ng mga dumalo, marami ang napilitang tumayo sa labas. "
Natural Translation
Because the number of attendees exceeded the capacity, many were forced to stand outside.
Literal Translation
Because exceeded in capacity the number of-the attendees, many the forced to-stand at outside.
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