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    Incapaz (en. Unable)

    /inkapaθ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Not having the skill or ability to perform a task.
    He is incapable of solving complicated problems.
    Es incapaz de resolver problemas complicados.
    Unable to act in a certain way due to limitations.
    He feels incapable of changing his situation.
    Se siente incapaz de cambiar su situación.
    A person lacking the necessary skills to fulfill a role.
    The boss considers him incapable for the position.
    El jefe lo considera incapaz para el puesto.

    Etymology

    From the prefix 'in-' indicating negation and 'capaz', from the Latin 'capax', which means capable.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    incapable of
    To not have the capacity to do something.
    incapaz de
    to be incapable
    Refers to a person who cannot complete a task.
    ser incapaz

    Related Words

    capacity
    Ability or power to perform something.
    capacidad
    incapacity
    The state of lacking the necessary ability or skill.
    incapacidad

    Slang Meanings

    To be of no use at all.
    That guy is incapable; he never does anything right.
    Ese tipo es incapaz, nunca hace nada bien.
    To be a disaster.
    In the kitchen, he's incapable; he always burns the food.
    En la cocina es un incapaz, siempre quema la comida.