able

capace, in grado

Che può fare qualcosa.

In inglese semplice: If you are this, you can do something.

• I am able to swim.
• Were you able to open the door?
• He will be able to help tomorrow.

Come si usa: be able to + verb (She is able to read French.)

Sinonimi: capable

Contrari: unable

Espressioni comuni: able to swim, able to help, able to come, able to lift

libero, autorizzato

Che può fare qualcosa perché ha il permesso o non ci sono impedimenti.

In inglese semplice: Free to do something because nothing stops you or prevents it.

• You are able to leave now.
• She was finally able to travel abroad.
• Will we be able to speak freely?

Come si usa: be able to + verb (After the meeting, you will be able to leave.)

Sinonimi: free, permitted

Espressioni comuni: able to leave, able to speak, able to travel

competente, capace

Che svolge bene un lavoro grazie alle sue capacità o alla sua intelligenza.

In inglese semplice: Good at doing a job because of skill or intelligence.

• She is an able teacher.
• The company needs an able manager.
• He proved an able leader during the crisis.

Sinonimi: capable, competent, skilled

Contrari: incompetent

Espressioni comuni: able teacher, able leader, able assistant