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capace

/kaˈpa.t͡ʃe/adjective · masculineB1
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Meaning

able, capable

  • roomy, spacious

In a sentence

Ho comprato una borsa molto capace ieri.

I bought a very roomy bag yesterday.

Sei capace di finire tutto da solo?

Are you able to finish everything by yourself?

Non sono capace di usare questa app.

I'm not able to use this app.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
capacemasculine · singular
capacefeminine · singular
capacimasculine · plural
capacifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Use 'capace' for general ability; 'abile' implies skill from training. 'È capace di guidare' vs. 'È abile nel guidare'.
  • Always agrees in gender/number: 'capace' (m/s), 'capaci' (m/p), 'capace' (f/s), 'capaci' (f/p).
  • Follows with 'di' + infinitive: 'È capace di cucinare'. Never use 'a' or 'per'.

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