Usage examples of "able" in English with translation to Italian

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They're able to sing. Sono capaci di cantare.
He is an able lawyer. È un avvocato abile.
He is able to swim quickly. È capace di nuotare velocemente.
An able sportsman should be brave. Uno sportivo abile dovrebbe essere coraggioso.
I am able to swim here. Sono capace di nuotare qui.
Are you able to solve it? Siete capaci di risolverlo?
Tom wasn't able to swim. Tom non era capace di nuotare.
Tom is able to play soccer. Tom è capace di giocare a calcio.
I was able to solve the problem. Sono stato capace di risolvere il problema.
He is able to speak ten languages. È capace di parlare dieci lingue.
Tom is able to drive a car. Tom è capace di guidare una macchina.
I'm not able to translate this sentence. Non sono capace di tradurre questa frase.
Tom was able to answer all the questions. Tom è stato capace di rispondere a tutte le domande.
I was able to answer all the questions. Ero capace di rispondere a tutte le domande.
That girl isn't able to ride a bicycle. Quella ragazza non è capace di andare in bici.
They say that animals aren't able to hate. Dicono che gli animali non sono capaci di odiare.
I am able to buy anything in a convenience store. Sono capace di comprare qualunque cosa in un minimarket.
She was able to cross the Pacific Ocean by boat. È stata capace di attraversare l'oceano Pacifico in barca.
I don't believe that man is able to listen to nature. Non credo che l'uomo sia capace di ascoltare la natura.
She is only two years old but is able to count to 100. Lei ha solo due anni ma è capace a contare fino a 100.
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