competente
competent, capable
Advanced Adjective
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Pronunciation
/kom.peˈten.te/
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Cultural Note
In Spanish professional contexts, being described as competente is high praise. Competencias (competencies) are central to the Bologna educational framework that Spain adopted for its university system.
📝 Example Sentences
Es una profesional muy competente.
She is a very competent professional.
Necesitamos personal competente para este proyecto.
We need competent staff for this project.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | competente |
| masculine | competente |
| feminine_plural | competentes |
| masculine_plural | competentes |