Able vs Capable vs Competent vs Fit vs Qualified vs Skilled

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Able

Top 1000 (muito comum) A2 adjective

Capable

Top 2000 (comum) B2 adjective

Competent

Top 2000 (comum) C1 adjective

Fit

Top 1000 (muito comum) A2 verb

Qualified

Top 1000 (muito comum) B1 adjective

Skilled

Top 2000 (comum) B2 adjective

	Able	Capable	Competent	Fit	Qualified	Skilled
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 /["/ˈeɪbl/","/ˈeɪblə(r)/","/ˈeɪblɪst/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈeɪbl/","/ˈeɪblər/","/ˈeɪblɪst/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈkeɪpəbl/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈkeɪpəbl/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈkɒmpɪtənt/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈkɑːmpɪtənt/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/fɪt/","/fɪts/","/ˈfɪtɪd/","/ˈfɪtɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/fɪt/","/fɪts/","/ˈfɪtɪd/","/ˈfɪtɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈkwɒlɪfaɪd/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈkwɑːlɪfaɪd/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/skɪld/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/skɪld/"]/
Significado	Ter a habilidade, poder ou oportunidade de fazer algo. Having the skill, power, or opportunity to do something.	capaz de fazer algo; ter a habilidade ou o poder para isso able to do something; having the skill or power to do it	Capaz de fazer algo bem. Able to do something well	Ser do tamanho ou formato certo para algo. To be the right size or shape for something.	Ter as habilidades ou o conhecimento certo para um trabalho. Having the right skills or knowledge for a job.	Bom em fazer algo por causa da prática. Good at doing something because of practice
Exemplo	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.	I need to fit this new sofa into my living room.	She is a highly qualified teacher with years of experience.	a skilled engineer/negotiator/craftsman
Registro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 2000 (comum)	Top 2000 (comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFR	A2	B2	C1	A2	B1	B2
Classe gramatical	adjective	adjective	adjective	verb	adjective	adjective
Colocações	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	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	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)
Antônimos	unable, incapable	incapable, unable	incompetent, inept, unqualified	miss, squeeze, misfit	unqualified, incompetent	unskilled, inexperienced, inept
Erros comuns	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.	'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.	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.
Notas de uso	Use 'able' para expressar capacidade em um contexto neutro. É apropriado tanto na fala quanto na escrita, mas evite usá-lo em situações excessivamente formais. 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.	Use 'capaz' para descrever alguém ou algo que tem a habilidade de realizar uma tarefa. É adequado tanto em contextos pessoais quanto profissionais. Evite usá-lo em situações excessivamente casuais. 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.	Use 'competente' para descrever alguém que pode realizar uma tarefa de forma eficaz. É apropriado em contextos profissionais ou acadêmicos, mas pode soar muito formal em conversas casuais. 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 'fit' para falar se algo combina bem ou é adequado. É uma palavra neutra, podendo ser usada em conversas casuais ou formais. Evite usá-la para conceitos emocionais ou abstratos; é mais sobre adequação física ou prática. 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.	Usado ao discutir as habilidades de alguém em um contexto de trabalho. Adequado para entrevistas de emprego e currículos, mas evite em situações informais. Used when discussing someone's abilities in a work context. Appropriately used in job interviews and resumes, but avoid informal situations.	Use 'habilidoso' para descrever a capacidade de alguém em uma determinada área, especialmente em um contexto profissional ou artístico. É apropriado tanto em ambientes casuais quanto formais. 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.

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

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

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Able

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

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

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

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

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

Capable

Sorta fits the occasion.

Fit

Perguntas frequentes: Able vs Capable vs Competent vs Fit vs Qualified vs Skilled

Qual é a diferença entre Able, Capable, Competent, Fit, 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 Fit: To be the right size or shape for something. Qualified: Having the right skills or knowledge for a job. Skilled: Good at doing something because of practice

Qual é mais avançada: Able, Capable, Competent, Fit, Qualified e Skilled?

Competent é o nível mais alto, em C1, na escala CEFR.

Able, Capable, Competent, Fit, Qualified e Skilled estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Able: A2, Capable: B2, Competent: C1, Fit: A2, Qualified: B1, Skilled: B2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Able, Capable, Competent, Fit, Qualified e Skilled?

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

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

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. Fit: I need to fit this new sofa into my living room. Qualified: She is a highly qualified teacher with years of experience. Skilled: a skilled engineer/negotiator/craftsman

Posso usar Able, Capable, Competent, Fit, Qualified e Skilled de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Able, Capable, Competent, Fit, Qualified e Skilled são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.