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

Quando usare ciascuno in inglese, con significato, registro ed esempi.

Able

Top 1000 (molto comune) A2 adjective

Capable

Top 2000 (comune) B2 adjective

Competent

Top 2000 (comune) C1 adjective

Did you feel qualified

Top 2000 (comune)

Fit

Top 1000 (molto comune) A2 verb

	Able	Capable	Competent	Did you feel qualified	Fit
Pronuncia	🇬🇧 /["/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/"]/
Significato	Avere le capacità, il potere o l'opportunità di fare qualcosa. Having the skill, power, or opportunity to do something.	in grado di fare qualcosa; che ha l'abilità o il potere di farlo able to do something; having the skill or power to do it	Capace di fare qualcosa bene Able to do something well	Do you think you are good enough for this?	Essere della dimensione o forma giusta per qualcosa. To be the right size or shape for something.
Esempio	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	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro
Quanto è comune	Top 1000 (molto comune)	Top 2000 (comune)	Top 2000 (comune)	Top 2000 (comune)	Top 1000 (molto comune)
Livello CEFR	A2	B2	C1	-	A2
Categoria grammaticale	adjective	adjective	adjective		verb
Collocazioni	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
Contrari	unable, incapable	incapable, unable	incompetent, inept, unqualified	-	miss, squeeze, misfit
Errori comuni	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.
Note d'uso	Usa 'able' per esprimere capacità in un contesto neutro. È appropriato sia nella lingua parlata che scritta, ma evita di usarlo in situazioni eccessivamente formali. 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 'capace' per descrivere qualcuno o qualcosa che ha la capacità di portare a termine un compito. È adatto sia in contesti personali che professionali. Evita di usarlo in situazioni eccessivamente informali. 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' per descrivere qualcuno che può svolgere un compito in modo efficace. È appropriato in contesti professionali o accademici, ma potrebbe suonare troppo formale nelle conversazioni informali. 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 'fit' quando parli di qualcosa che sta bene o è adatto. È neutro, quindi va bene sia in contesti informali che formali. Evita di usarlo per concetti emotivi o astratti; riguarda più l'adeguatezza fisica o pratica. 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.

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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

Domande frequenti: Able vs Capable vs Competent vs Did you feel qualified vs Fit

Qual è la differenza tra Able, Capable, Competent, Did you feel qualified e 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.

Quale è più avanzata: Able, Capable, Competent, Did you feel qualified e Fit?

Competent è il livello più alto, a C1, sulla scala CEFR.

Puoi mostrare un esempio di ciascuna?

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.

Posso usare Able, Capable, Competent, Did you feel qualified e Fit in modo intercambiabile?

Non sempre. Able, Capable, Competent, Did you feel qualified e Fit sono affini e a volte si sovrappongono, ma differiscono per registro, frequenza e uso, quindi scambiarle può cambiare il significato o il tono. Controlla le differenze qui sopra prima di sostituire.