Spanish Conversation · Level 158
29 words
Spanish word
incompatible
Pronunciation
IPA/iŋkompaˈtiβle/
Meaning
- adjectiveincompatible
Example
Este software es incompatible con mi computadora.
This software is incompatible with my computer.
More examples
La cultura de la empresa es incompatible con mi forma de trabajar.
The company's culture is incompatible with my way of working.
Core concept
Two gears that mesh incorrectly and jam.
Common phrases
incompatible con
incompatible with
incompatible con mi forma de trabajar
incompatible with my way of working
incompatible con las normas
incompatible with the rules
Similar words
contradictorio: State facts or ideas that directly contradict one another.
opuesto: Occupy opposite positions or point in reverse directions in nature or opinion.
incongruente: Seem illogical or inconsistent with surrounding facts or style.
inapropiado: Are inappropriate for the setting, showing poor fit or bad timing.
Definition in Spanish
Que al combinarse con otra cosa provoca conflicto, error o falta de armonía.
Word origin
Formed by the negative prefix in- plus compatible (from Latin compatibilis 'able to exist together'), so the adjective means not able to exist together.
Usage tips
- Used with con to name the thing it conflicts with (incompatible con algo), and it is somewhat formal so speakers often choose casual alternatives like no encajar in conversation.
Other meanings
- irreconcilableadjective
- mutually exclusiveadjective
Opposites
- compatiblecompatibleadjective
- congruentecongruentadjective
Related words
- incompatibilidadincompatibilitynoun
- compatibilizarmake compatibleverb
- compatibilidadcompatibilitynoun