Able vs Capable vs Competent vs Qualified vs Skilled

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

Qualified

Top 1000 (molto comune) B1 adjective

Skilled

Top 2000 (comune) B2 adjective

	Able	Capable	Competent	Qualified	Skilled
Pronuncia	🇬🇧 /["/ˈeɪbl/","/ˈeɪblə(r)/","/ˈeɪblɪst/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈeɪbl/","/ˈeɪblər/","/ˈeɪblɪst/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈkeɪpəbl/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈkeɪpəbl/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈkɒmpɪtənt/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈkɑːmpɪtənt/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈkwɒlɪfaɪd/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈkwɑːlɪfaɪd/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/skɪld/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/skɪld/"]/
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	Avere le giuste competenze o conoscenze per un lavoro. Having the right skills or knowledge for a job.	Bravo a fare qualcosa grazie alla pratica Good at doing something because of practice
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.	She is a highly qualified teacher with years of experience.	a skilled engineer/negotiator/craftsman
Registro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro
Quanto è comune	Top 1000 (molto comune)	Top 2000 (comune)	Top 2000 (comune)	Top 1000 (molto comune)	Top 2000 (comune)
Livello CEFR	A2	B2	C1	B1	B2
Categoria grammaticale	adjective	adjective	adjective	adjective	adjective
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	be, become, get, highly, well, fully, as, be, feel, eminently, ideally, uniquely, be, heavily	be, become, extremely, fairly, very, at, in, with, skilled in the art (of something), be, become, extremely, fairly, very, at, in, with, skilled in the art (of something)
Contrari	unable, incapable	incapable, unable	incompetent, inept, unqualified	unqualified, incompetent	unskilled, inexperienced, inept
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 'qualified' with 'qualifying', Using 'qualified' without specifying what for, Mispronouncing 'qualified' with an incorrect emphasis	Using 'skilled' with 'to' instead of 'at' (e.g., 'skilled to play' instead of 'skilled at playing'), Confusing 'skilled' with 'skillful' — while similar, 'skillful' often refers to someone who is good at doing something in a practical context., Overusing 'skilled' when a more specific word (like 'talented' or 'expert') would be more fitting.
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.	Usato quando si discutono le capacità di qualcuno in un contesto lavorativo. Appropriato per colloqui di lavoro e curriculum, ma da evitare in situazioni informali. Used when discussing someone's abilities in a work context. Appropriately used in job interviews and resumes, but avoid informal situations.	Usa 'skilled' per descrivere l'abilità di qualcuno in un certo campo, specialmente in un contesto professionale o artistico. È appropriato sia in contesti informali che formali. Use 'skilled' to describe someone's ability in a certain area, especially in a professional or artistic context. It's appropriate in both casual and formal settings.

Guardalo in clip reali

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

Domande frequenti: Able vs Capable vs Competent vs Qualified vs Skilled

Qual è la differenza tra Able, Capable, Competent, Qualified e Skilled?

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 Qualified: Having the right skills or knowledge for a job. Skilled: Good at doing something because of practice

Quale è più avanzata: Able, Capable, Competent, Qualified e Skilled?

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

Able, Capable, Competent, Qualified e Skilled sono allo stesso livello CEFR?

Able: A2, Capable: B2, Competent: C1, Qualified: B1, Skilled: B2 sulla scala CEFR.

Che categoria grammaticale sono Able, Capable, Competent, Qualified e Skilled?

Able: adjective, Capable: adjective, Competent: adjective, Qualified: adjective, Skilled: adjective.

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. Qualified: She is a highly qualified teacher with years of experience. Skilled: a skilled engineer/negotiator/craftsman

Posso usare Able, Capable, Competent, Qualified e Skilled in modo intercambiabile?

Non sempre. Able, Capable, Competent, Qualified e Skilled 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.