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incapable of

[ɪnˈkeɪpəbl əv]
adjective phrase
incapaz de
1. lacking the ability, skill, or strength to do something; unable to perform a particular action or task
She is incapable of lying to her parents.
Ela é incapaz de mentir para seus pais.
2. not having the necessary qualities or competence for something
The old car is incapable of reaching high speeds.
O carro antigo é incapaz de atingir altas velocidades.
Synonyms
unable toincapablenot capable oflacking ability tounfit forincompetent to
Antonyms
capable ofable tocompetent toqualified tofit for

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
incapaz de
most common usage
São Paulo
incapaz de
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
incapaz de
standard usage
Portugal
incapaz de
standard usage, equivalent in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

incapable of thinking straight
incapable of change
incapable of love
prove incapable of
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