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being able to

verb/puˈdẽdu/high

po·den·do

Definition

Present participle (gerund) of the verb 'to be able to' or 'can'. Indicates an ongoing or simultaneous action, expressing ability, possibility, or permission.
By studying hard, you are being able to achieve good grades.
Being able to help, I did not hesitate.
Common collocations
while being able tobeing able to bethere being able to be

Etymology

Forma do gerúndio do verbo 'poder' (do latim 'potere').

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