inadequate ability
[ɪˈnædɪkwət əˈbɪləti]
noun phrasepl: inadequate abilities
capacidade insuficiente
1. Lack of sufficient skill, competence, or capacity to perform a task or meet requirements
His inadequate ability to speak English prevented him from getting the job.
Sua capacidade insuficiente de falar inglês o impediu de conseguir o emprego.
2. Insufficient proficiency or competence in a particular area or skill
The student's inadequate ability in mathematics affected her overall academic performance.
A capacidade insuficiente da aluna em matemática afetou seu desempenho acadêmico geral.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, acknowledging inadequate ability is often used in professional and educational settings. In Brazil, there is emphasis on developing skills and training to overcome inadequacies, whereas in the USA, there is often more direct feedback about performance gaps in workplaces.
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →