incompetence

S2 W2

BrE /ɪnˈkɒm.pə.təns/ AmE /ɪnˈkɑːmpətəns/

noun en → es

1 ABILITY [uncountable] B2

the fact of not having the ability or skill to do something well

incompetencia, falta de habilidad

  • a lack of competence in doing sth

Collocations professional incompetence · technical incompetence

  • His incompetence was obvious to everyone.

    Su incompetencia era evidente para todos.

2 PERFORMANCE [uncountable] C1

the fact of performing a job or task badly because you do not have the necessary skills or knowledge

mala ejecución, mal desempeño

  • poor performance in doing sth

Collocations incompetence at work · incompetent service

  • The company's incompetence led to a major financial loss.

    La incompetencia de la empresa llevó a una pérdida financiera importante.