B1 — Intermediateadjective
abile
skilled, capable, clever
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
capacecompetentebravoespertodestro
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
inabileincapaceincompetentegoffoimpacciato
Usage note
'Abile' implies both innate talent and acquired skill. 'Destro' adds dexterity (manual skill). 'Bravo' is more colloquial and widely used.
Example
"È un abile negoziatore che riesce sempre a trovare un accordo."
"He is a skilled negotiator who always manages to reach an agreement."
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