Able vs Capable vs Competent vs Did you feel qualified vs Fit

Cuándo usar cada una en inglés, con significado, registro y ejemplos.

Able

Top 1000 (muy común) A2 adjective

Capable

Top 2000 (común) B2 adjective

Competent

Top 2000 (común) C1 adjective

Did you feel qualified

Top 2000 (común)

Fit

Top 1000 (muy común) A2 verb

	Able	Capable	Competent	Did you feel qualified	Fit
Pronunciación	🇬🇧 /["/ˈeɪbl/","/ˈeɪblə(r)/","/ˈeɪblɪst/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈeɪbl/","/ˈeɪblər/","/ˈeɪblɪst/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈkeɪpəbl/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈkeɪpəbl/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈkɒmpɪtənt/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈkɑːmpɪtənt/"]/	🇬🇧 //dɪd juː fiːl ˈkwɒlɪfaɪd// 🇺🇸 //dɪd ju fɪl ˈkwɑlɪˌfaɪd//	🇬🇧 /["/fɪt/","/fɪts/","/ˈfɪtɪd/","/ˈfɪtɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/fɪt/","/fɪts/","/ˈfɪtɪd/","/ˈfɪtɪŋ/"]/
Significado	Tener la habilidad, poder u oportunidad para hacer algo. Having the skill, power, or opportunity to do something.	poder hacer algo; tener la habilidad o poder para hacerlo able to do something; having the skill or power to do it	Capaz de hacer algo bien Able to do something well	Do you think you are good enough for this?	Ser del tamaño o forma correcta para algo. To be the right size or shape for something.
Ejemplo	She is able to speak three languages.	She is quite capable of handling difficult situations on her own.	She is a competent lawyer who always wins her cases.	Did you feel qualified to take on that new project?	I need to fit this new sofa into my living room.
Registro	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral
Qué tan común	Top 1000 (muy común)	Top 2000 (común)	Top 2000 (común)	Top 2000 (común)	Top 1000 (muy común)
Nivel CEFR	A2	B2	C1	-	A2
Categoría gramatical	adjective	adjective	adjective		verb
Colocaciones	be, feel, prove, fully, perfectly, quite, be, seem, extremely, fairly, very	appear, be, feel, fully, more than, perfectly, be, seem, extremely, fairly, very	be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, in, be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, in	feel qualified for, feel unqualified, feel qualified enough, make someone feel qualified, never feel qualified	closely, neatly, nicely, be designed to, in, into, onto, closely, neatly, nicely, be designed to, in, into, onto, perfectly, seamlessly, for, with, perfectly, seamlessly, for, with
Antónimos	unable, incapable	incapable, unable	incompetent, inept, unqualified	-	miss, squeeze, misfit
Errores comunes	Confused with 'capable' — they are similar but not interchangeable., Using 'able' without 'to' when following it with a verb., Incorrectly using 'able' with a past event.	Confused about using 'capable of' versus 'capable for'., Using 'capability' instead of 'capable' incorrectly., Using 'capable' as an adverb (it’s an adjective).	'Competency' is confused with 'competence' despite the latter being more commonly used., Using 'competent' as a noun instead of an adjective., Confusing 'competent' with 'complacent', which means self-satisfied.	Confusing with 'confident' instead of 'qualified', Using 'qualify' when referring to feeling instead of being, Overusing in contexts where ability isn't being questioned	'Fit' is often confused with 'fitted' — 'fit' describes the state, 'fitted' describes the act of making something fit., Some learners forget to use the preposition 'into' when discussing fitting in a space (e.g., 'fit into the box')., Using 'fit' as a noun instead of a verb can lead to confusion, as it mainly functions as a verb.
Notas de uso	Usa 'capaz' para expresar capacidad en un contexto neutral. Es apropiado tanto en inglés hablado como escrito, pero evita usarlo en situaciones demasiado formales. Use 'able' to express capability in a neutral context. It’s appropriate in both spoken and written English but avoid using it in overly formal situations.	Usa 'capaz' para describir a alguien o algo que tiene la habilidad para lograr una tarea. Es adecuado en contextos personales y profesionales. Evita usarlo en situaciones demasiado informales. Use 'capable' to describe someone or something that has the ability to achieve a task. It's suitable in both personal and professional contexts. Avoid using it in overly casual situations.	Usa 'competente' para describir a alguien que puede realizar una tarea de manera efectiva. Es apropiado en contextos profesionales o académicos, pero puede sonar demasiado formal en conversaciones informales. Use 'competent' to describe someone who can perform a task effectively. It's appropriate in professional or academic contexts, but may sound too formal in casual conversations.	Use in contexts where someone's ability or competence is being assessed. Suitable in both formal and informal settings.	Usa 'encajar' cuando hables de si algo coincide bien o es adecuado. Es neutral, así que se puede usar en conversaciones tanto informales como formales. Evita usarlo al hablar de conceptos emocionales o abstractos; se trata más de la adecuación física o práctica. Use 'fit' when discussing whether something matches well or is suitable. It's neutral, so it can be used in both casual and formal conversations. Avoid using it when discussing emotional or abstract concepts; it’s more about physical or practical suitability.

Míralo en clips reales

I want to be able to say things, just one-to-one.

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. › S1 E1

I was able to hack S.H.I.E.L.D. from my van.

The Sopranos › S1 E1

that they wouldn't be able to shut him up.

I want to be able to say things, just one-to-one.

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. › S1 E1

I was able to hack S.H.I.E.L.D. from my van.

Able

House Of Dragons › S1 E1

Of course, no maester's capable of rendering an opinion

Breaking Bad › S1 E2

capable of acting out of mutual self-interest, yes?

Breaking Bad › S1 E7

And the Gustav was capable of firing a 7-ton shell

House Of Dragons › S1 E1

Of course, no maester's capable of rendering an opinion

Breaking Bad › S1 E2

capable of acting out of mutual self-interest, yes?

Capable

Avengers › Avengers Endgame

- Yeah. - Did you feel qualified?

Did you feel qualified

Preguntas frecuentes: Able vs Capable vs Competent vs Did you feel qualified vs Fit

¿Cuál es la diferencia entre Able, Capable, Competent, Did you feel qualified y Fit?

Able: Having the skill, power, or opportunity to do something. Capable: able to do something; having the skill or power to do it Competent: Able to do something well Did you feel qualified: Do you think you are good enough for this? Fit: To be the right size or shape for something.

¿Cuál es más avanzada: Able, Capable, Competent, Did you feel qualified y Fit?

Competent es la de nivel más alto, en C1, en la escala CEFR.

¿Puedes mostrar un ejemplo de cada una?

Able: She is able to speak three languages. Capable: She is quite capable of handling difficult situations on her own. Competent: She is a competent lawyer who always wins her cases. Did you feel qualified: Did you feel qualified to take on that new project? Fit: I need to fit this new sofa into my living room.

¿Puedo usar Able, Capable, Competent, Did you feel qualified y Fit indistintamente?

No siempre. Able, Capable, Competent, Did you feel qualified y Fit están relacionadas y a veces se solapan, pero difieren en registro, frecuencia y uso, así que cambiar una por otra puede alterar el significado o el tono. Revisa las diferencias de arriba antes de sustituir.