unable

incapaz

Que no puede hacer algo por falta de capacidad o porque las circunstancias lo impiden.

En inglés sencillo: If you are like this, you cannot do something.

• I am unable to help.
• He was unable to walk after the accident.
• We have been unable to contact her.

Cómo se usa: unable to do something (She was unable to open the door.)

Sinónimos: incapable

Antónimos: able

Expresiones frecuentes: unable to attend, unable to work, unable to help

imposible

Se dice por radio para indicar que no se puede cumplir una instrucción.

En inglés sencillo: Used over a radio to say that you cannot follow an instruction.

• “Unable,” the pilot replied.
• “Unable at present; our engine is overheating.”
• “Unable due to low fuel; request another runway.”

Expresiones frecuentes: unable due to, unable at present