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    Incapaces (en. Incapable)

    /inka'paθes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That does not have the skill or ability to perform a task.
    The employees were incapable of meeting the established deadlines.
    Los empleados eran incapaces de cumplir con los plazos establecidos.
    That is not in a position to do something.
    He was so sick that he felt incapable of working.
    Estaba tan enfermo que se sentía incapaz de trabajar.
    That lacks power or strength to act.
    He felt incapable of defending himself in that situation.
    Se sintió incapaz de defenderse en esa situación.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'incapax', which means 'not capable'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    incapable of
    That cannot perform an action.
    incapaz de
    to be incapable
    To feel unable to do something.
    estar incapaz
    incapable of reasoning
    To not have the capacity to think logically.
    incapaz de razonar
    to be incapable of
    To not have the ability to do something.
    ser incapaz de

    Related Words

    incapacity
    Lack of ability to perform something.
    incapacidad
    incompetent
    Lacking competence or skill to do something.
    incompetente
    ineptitude
    Lack of suitability or skill.
    inépcia

    Slang Meanings

    Incapable in youth slang.
    I can't believe they are incapable of helping, they're so lazy!
    No puedo creer que sean incapaces de ayudar, ¡son unos flojos!
    Used to refer to someone who does not dare to make decisions.
    That guy is an incapable, he never dares to talk to her.
    Ese tipo es un incapaz, nunca se atreve a hablar con ella.