elegible
/elexible/from spelling rules
The English word 'eligible' is translated into Spanish as elegible.
elegible is an adjective used to describe someone meeting the necessary requirements to participate in or be chosen for something.
Meaning: meeting the necessary requirements to participate in or be chosen for something (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural, use elegibles.
How do you pronounce it?
/elexible/
Did you know?
- While an English speaker might call a handsome bachelor 'eligible', a Spanish speaker would rarely use elegible for romance. Instead, they would more likely use soltero codiciado to describe someone 'coveted' or 'sought after'.
- In sports contexts, such as the Olympics, a Spanish commentator might use clasificado instead of elegible to describe an athlete who has met the requirements to compete.
- Because elegible ends in -ible, it follows a specific Spanish spelling rule where it remains -ible regardless of the noun's gender, unlike adjectives ending in -o or -a.
Examples in context
- ¿Sería elegible para eso?Would I be eligible for that?This is useful for asking about one's eligibility for a specific thing.Tatoeba #9795074 by LGLUIS, translation #9762872 by megamanenm
- Todo el mundo es elegible independientemente de la nacionalidad.Everyone is eligible regardless of nationality.This illustrates that eligibility can be independent of nationality.Tatoeba #5997003 by albrusgher, translation #241431 by CK
- El plan del Presidente requiere que todo el que sea indocumentado corrija su situación legal al pagar sus impuestos y una multa, aprender inglés, y someterse a verificación de sus antecedentes antes de que sea elegible para obtener la ciudadanía.The President’s plan requires anyone who’s undocumented to get right with the law by paying their taxes and a penalty, learning English, and undergoing background checks before they can be eligible to earn citizenship.This describes the requirements a person must meet before being elegible for citizenship.Tatoeba #3651009 by Hybrid, translation #3651012 by Hybrid
- Es apto para participar en el proyectoHe is eligible to participate in the project
- Está habilitado para obtener la becaHe is eligible to receive the scholarship
- Eres elegible para el descuentoYou are eligible for the discount
- Está apto para participar en el concursoHe is eligible to participate in the contest
- Estoy en condiciones de solicitar el préstamoI am eligible to apply for the loan
- Estoy calificado para solicitar el puesto de trabajoI am eligible to apply for the job
- No eres apto para recibir el beneficioYou are not eligible to receive the benefit
- ¿Eres elegible para votar en las elecciones?Are you eligible to vote in the elections?
Example conversation
María and Daniel are discussing a company promotion.
- MaríaDaniel, ¿ya eres elegible para el ascenso?Daniel, are you eligible for the promotion yet?
- DanielSí, llevo dos años trabajando aquí.Yes, I have been working here for two years.
- MaríaEntonces deberías enviar tu solicitud pronto.Then you should send your application soon.
- DanielTienes razón, lo haré mañana mismo.You are right, I will do it tomorrow.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
