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competent in Portuguese

competent in Portuguese is competente — competent means having enough skill, knowledge, or ability to do something properly.

competent in Portuguese

competente
adj

What does "competent" mean?

  1. adj Having enough skill, knowledge, or ability to do something properly.
    "He is a competent driver, though he rarely goes on motorways."
  2. adj Having the legal authority or jurisdiction to deal with a matter.
    "Only a competent authority can grant permission for this kind of building work."
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competent in a sentence

  • He is a competent driver, though he rarely goes on motorways.
  • She's a competent surgeon with years of experience.
  • Only a competent authority can grant permission for this kind of building work.
  • The complaint must go to the competent tribunal in your region.

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What is "competent" in Portuguese?
"competent" in Portuguese is competente. competent means: Having enough skill, knowledge, or ability to do something properly.
How do you use "competent" in a sentence?
Example: "He is a competent driver, though he rarely goes on motorways." In Portuguese, "competent" is competente.
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