able

capaz

Que puede hacer algo.

En inglés sencillo: If you are this, you can do something.

• I am able to swim.
• Were you able to open the door?
• He will be able to help tomorrow.

Cómo se usa: be able to + verb (She is able to read French.)

Sinónimos: capable

Antónimos: unable

Expresiones frecuentes: able to swim, able to help, able to come, able to lift

libre, autorizado

Que puede hacer algo porque tiene permiso o no hay ningún impedimento.

En inglés sencillo: Free to do something because nothing stops you or prevents it.

• You are able to leave now.
• She was finally able to travel abroad.
• Will we be able to speak freely?

Cómo se usa: be able to + verb (After the meeting, you will be able to leave.)

Sinónimos: free, permitted

Expresiones frecuentes: able to leave, able to speak, able to travel

competente, capaz

Que hace bien un trabajo gracias a su habilidad o inteligencia.

En inglés sencillo: Good at doing a job because of skill or intelligence.

• She is an able teacher.
• The company needs an able manager.
• He proved an able leader during the crisis.

Sinónimos: capable, competent, skilled

Antónimos: incompetent

Expresiones frecuentes: able teacher, able leader, able assistant