Able 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

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	Competent	Fit	Qualified	Skilled
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 /["/ˈeɪbl/","/ˈeɪblə(r)/","/ˈeɪblɪst/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈeɪbl/","/ˈeɪblər/","/ˈeɪblɪst/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈkɒmpɪtənt/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈkɑːmpɪtənt/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/fɪt/","/fɪts/","/ˈfɪtɪd/","/ˈfɪtɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/fɪt/","/fɪts/","/ˈfɪtɪd/","/ˈfɪtɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈkwɒlɪfaɪd/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈkwɑːlɪfaɪd/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/skɪld/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/skɪld/"]/
Significado	Having the skill, power, or opportunity to do something.	Able to do something well	To be the right size or shape for something.	Having the right skills or knowledge for a job.	Good at doing something because of practice
Exemplo	She is able to speak three languages.	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
Quão comum	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 2000 (comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFR	A2	C1	A2	B1	B2
Classe gramatical	adjective	adjective	verb	adjective	adjective
Colocações	be, feel, prove, fully, perfectly, quite, 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	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.	'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' 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 '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' 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.	Used when discussing someone's abilities in a work context. Appropriately used in job interviews and resumes, but avoid informal situations.	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.

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

Qual é a diferença entre Able, Competent, Fit, Qualified e Skilled?

Able: Having the skill, power, or opportunity to do something. 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, Competent, Fit, Qualified e Skilled?

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

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

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

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

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

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Able: She is able to speak three languages. 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, Competent, Fit, Qualified e Skilled de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Able, 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.