incapable

S2 W2

BrE /ɪnˈkeɪpəbl/ AmE /ɪnˈkeɪpəbl/

adjective en → es

1 UNABLE TO DO SOMETHING [attributive] [subject predicative] B1

not able to do something, especially because of a lack of ability or strength

incapaz de hacer algo, no poder

  • be incapable of doing sth

Collocations incapable of understanding · incapable of coping with

  • She was incapable of dealing with the situation.

    Ella era incapaz de lidiar con la situación.

2 LEGAL [attributive] C1

not legally allowed to do something, for example because you are too young or have a criminal record

no tener capacidad legal para hacer algo

  • be incapable of doing sth

Collocations incapable of voting · incapable of owning a gun

  • He is legally incapable of driving.

    Él no tiene capacidad legal para conducir.