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Robert7878
2 jun 2020

  • Japonês
  • Chinês Simplificado (China)
  • Inglês (EUA)
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Qual é a diferença entre be able to O e be capable of O ?Você pode indicar exemplo de resposta.

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goodnightlana
2 jun 2020

  • Inglês (EUA)

some things I found online:

Capable is more of a mentality. Able is more of a physical idea.

able - if someone or something is able to do something, they have skills or qualities which make it possible for them to do it. capable - if a person or thing is capable of doing something, they have the ability, capacity, or potential to do it.

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Robert7878
2 jun 2020

  • Japonês
Could you show me some examples please?
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Robert7878
2 jun 2020

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I opened it again 😅
goodnightlana
2 jun 2020

  • Inglês (EUA)

@alanguagelearner787 thank you ☺️ here are my examples:

- Would you be able to help me buy groceries tomorrow?
- I am not able to go swimming because I have an open wound.
-You are able to speak English.
(all the actions are physical)

- Is he capable of changing his mind?
- I am not capable of understanding the situation.
- You are capable of learning English.
(all the actions are mental)

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Robert7878
2 jun 2020

  • Japonês
“Be able to “ is most likely”can”
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Robert7878
2 jun 2020

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Right?
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goodnightlana
2 jun 2020

  • Inglês (EUA)

it is similar, but "be capable of" is also somewhat like "can" 😅

It is okay if you don't get the difference right away, because most native speakers will not really pay attention to the difference. As well, it doesn't sound horribly wrong if you mix it up.

Just try to think of it like this:

be able to = for things that you can do with your body
- sports
- movements

be capable of = for things you can only do with your mind
- thinking
- making decisions

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Robert7878
2 jun 2020

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Gotcha
Robert7878
2 jun 2020

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Thanks
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goodnightlana
2 jun 2020

  • Inglês (EUA)

👌👌👌

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goodnightlana
2 jun 2020

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no problem!

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Robert7878
2 jun 2020

  • Japonês
Is that a polite , formal express?
Robert7878
2 jun 2020

  • Japonês
And have you ever use this expression in your daily life ??
goodnightlana
2 jun 2020

  • Inglês (EUA)

@alanguagelearner787 yes both of them can be formal and casual and both of them are used very commonly 👍

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Robert7878
2 jun 2020

  • Japonês
I see🤔humm English is difficult for me hh
Robert7878
2 jun 2020

  • Japonês
Thank you so much
goodnightlana
2 jun 2020

  • Inglês (EUA)

@alanguagelearner787 that's okay! you are doing well as of right now, and with practice you will get better! がんばってね☺️☺️

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