B1 — Intermediateadjective
capace
capable, able, competent
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
abilecompetentebravoesperto
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
incapaceincompetenteinettomaldestro
Usage note
'Capace di' + infinitive means 'able to'. 'Abile' stresses skill. 'Competente' is formal and professional.
Example
"È una studentessa molto capace — impara tutto rapidamente."
"She is a very capable student — she learns everything quickly."
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