Spanish Conversation · Level 144
44 words
Spanish word
incumbencia
Pronunciation
IPA/iŋkumˈbenθja/
Meaning
- feminine nounbusiness
Example
No es de mi incumbencia.
It is none of my business.
More examples
¿Esta cuestión es materia de incumbencia?
Is this issue a matter of responsibility?
Core concept
A desk with a sign reading Not my responsibility beside a closed file.
Common phrases
materia de incumbencia
matter of responsibility
en la incumbencia
within the scope of responsibility
Similar words
asunto: A matter or topic that requires handling, discussion, or attention.
responsabilidad: An obligation or duty that someone is expected to carry out.
Definition in Spanish
Asunto que no corresponde a una persona porque no forma parte de su responsabilidad o competencia.
Word origin
From Latin incumbēre 'to lean upon' plus the suffix -encia, originally naming what rests on someone's duties and now used for matters that do not fall within a person's responsibility or competence.
Usage tips
- The expression 'no es de mi incumbencia' sounds formal and can come across as blunt, so everyday speech often prefers 'no es asunto mío' or 'no me toca'.
Other meanings
- concernnoun
Related words
- incumbirconcernverb