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¿Cuál es la diferencia entre He is capable of doing anything . y He is able to do anything. ?Puedes dar oraciones como ejemplo.
¿Cuál es la diferencia entre He is capable of doing anything . y He is able to do anything. ?Puedes dar oraciones como ejemplo.
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One main difference is the preposition that usually follows each of these words. Typically, you see able to, but capable of.
Other than that, pick a dictionary, look the two words up. I'm citing Collins:
able (adj.)
1. having the necessary power, resources, skill, time, opportunity, etc, to do something ⇒ able to swim
2. capable; competent; talented ⇒ an able teacher
3. (law) qualified, competent, or authorized to do some specific act
capable (adj.)
1. having ability, esp in many different fields; competent
2. able or having the skill (to do something) ⇒ she is capable of hard work
3. having the temperament or inclination (to do something) ⇒ he seemed capable of murder
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One main difference is the preposition that usually follows each of these words. Typically, you see able to, but capable of.
Other than that, pick a dictionary, look the two words up. I'm citing Collins:
able (adj.)
1. having the necessary power, resources, skill, time, opportunity, etc, to do something ⇒ able to swim
2. capable; competent; talented ⇒ an able teacher
3. (law) qualified, competent, or authorized to do some specific act
capable (adj.)
1. having ability, esp in many different fields; competent
2. able or having the skill (to do something) ⇒ she is capable of hard work
3. having the temperament or inclination (to do something) ⇒ he seemed capable of murder
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