B1 — Intermediateadjective
competente
competent, capable, skilled
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
capacequalificatoespertoabilepreparato
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
incompetenteincapaceinespertoimpreparatodilettante
Usage note
'Competente' is professional/formal. 'Capace' is more general (able). 'Qualificato' implies official qualifications. 'Esperto' means experienced expert. 'Abile' means skilful. 'Preparato' means well-prepared and knowledgeable.
Example
"È una professionista molto competente nel suo campo."
"She is a very competent professional in her field."
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