This is the 663rd most frequent Italian word.
capace
"Capace" means "capable" or "able" in English.
Used to express the ability to perform an action, synonymous with 'able' in English.
Sono capace di suonare il pianoforte.
I am capable of playing the piano.
Here, 'capace' describes the physical capacity or size of an object.
È un contenitore capace di contenere cinque litri.
It is a container capable of holding five liters.
Used in a figurative sense to highlight someone's personality or behavioral characteristics.