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competence in Spanish

competence in Spanish is competencia, autorización, potestad — competence means the skill and ability needed to do something well.

competence in Spanish

competencia
noun
(countable) The quality or state of being able or suitable for a particular task; the quality or state of being competent for a particular task or skill.
autorización
noun
(countable, law, politics) the legal authority to deal with a matter.
competencia
noun
(countable, law, politics) the legal authority to deal with a matter.
potestad
noun
(countable, law, politics) the legal authority to deal with a matter.
incumbencia
noun
(countable, law, politics) the legal authority to deal with a matter.

What does "competence" mean?

  1. noun The skill and ability needed to do something well.
    "His competence in the kitchen impressed even the head chef."
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competence in a sentence

  • His competence in the kitchen impressed even the head chef.
  • The training program is designed to build competence in new hires.

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What is "competence" in Spanish?
"competence" in Spanish is competencia, autorización, potestad. competence means: The skill and ability needed to do something well.
How do you use "competence" in a sentence?
Example: "His competence in the kitchen impressed even the head chef." In Spanish, "competence" is competencia, autorización, potestad.
Are there other ways to say "competence" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "competence": competencia, autorización, potestad, incumbencia.
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