Can/could - be able to can/is able to
ability in the present.
He can/is able to speak Spanish fluently.
opportunity to do something.
We can sit outside if you like.
could/was able to
ability in the past.
Ile could/was able to speak Spanish when he was ten.
ability in a specific situation in the past.
She was able to solve the puzzle in five minutes.
(NOT: she could...) (=She managed to)
Note: in questions and negations we can use either could or was able to.
will be able to
ability in the future.
He will be able to buy a new car as soon as he gets the money.​

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