Spanish Conversation · Level 90
60 words
Spanish word
incapaz
Pronunciation
IPA/iŋkaˈpaθ/
Meaning
- adjectiveunable
Example
Ella es incapaz de resolver el problema.
She is unable to solve the problem.
More examples
Fue incapaz de terminar la tarea a tiempo.
She was unable to finish the assignment on time.
Core concept
Person who lacks the capacity or fitness to perform a function.
Common phrases
ser incapaz de
be unable to
absolutamente incapaz
completely unable
parecer incapaz de
appear unable to
Similar words
incompetente: Lacking the skills and judgment required to perform responsible work effectively.
inepto: Not possessing the aptitude or personal qualities needed to act effectively in a situation.
inexperto: Inexperienced in handling relevant tasks or making appropriate on-the-job judgments.
Definition in Spanish
Que carece de la capacidad o aptitud necesaria para desempeñar una tarea o función.
Word origin
The Spanish adjective comes from Latin in- 'not' plus capax 'capable', with the negative sense preserved in incapaz.
Usage tips
- Because incapaz is a strong judgment, conversational Spanish often prefers softer phrases like no tiene la capacidad or no pudo hacerlo instead of es incapaz.
Other meanings
- incompetentadjective
- powerlessadjective
- unfitadjective
Related words
- incapacidadincapacitynoun
- incapacitadoincapacitatedadjective