How to Say "Possible" in Italian

possibile

/posˈsi.bi.le/

The Italian word for possible is possibile.

possibile is an adjective used to describe something that is able but not certain to happen.

Meaning: able but not certain to happen (adj)

How do you pronounce it?

The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: /posˈsi.bi.le/.

In formal Italian, if you want to say something is 'not possible', you might use the word improponibile for something that is so unlikely or bad it should not even be suggested.
To express that something is 'impossible', Italians often use the phrase non è possibile as an exclamation of disbelief or frustration, similar to 'you've got to be kidding' in English.
In Italian, the phrase il possibile can be used as a noun meaning 'the limit of one's capability', such as in the expression fare il possibile which means 'to do everything humanly possible'.

Ciò non è possibile.
This isn't possible.
This sentence is useful for saying that something is not possible with possibile.
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Non è più possibile.
That is no longer possible.
This sentence is useful for saying that something is no longer possible with possibile.
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Non è più possibile?
Is that not possible anymore?
This sentence is useful for asking if something is no longer possible with possibile.
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È possibile raggiungere il tuo obiettivo se lavori duramente.
It is possible to achieve your goal if you work hard.
La tua teoria sembra plausibile, ma abbiamo bisogno di più prove.
Your theory seems plausible, but we need more evidence.
Vuoi venire alla festa? – Forse.
Do you want to come to the party? – Maybe.
Ho lasciato il portafoglio in macchina, può darsi.
I left my wallet in the car, it could be.
La tua ipotesi mi sembra plausibile.
Your hypothesis seems plausible to me.
Se studi bene, potresti ottenere buoni risultati.
If you study well, you could achieve good results.
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Chiara and Lorenzo are discussing a meeting time.

Chiara

È possibile incontrarci domani alle dieci?
Is it possible to meet tomorrow at ten?
Lorenzo

Sì, per me è possibile.
Yes, it is possible for me.
Chiara

Ottimo, allora ci vediamo domani.
Great, then we will see each other tomorrow.
Lorenzo

A domani, Chiara!
See you tomorrow, Chiara!

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