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not capable of

[/nɑt ˈkeɪpəbl əv/]
adjective phrase
incapaz de
1. lacking the ability, power, or skill to do something
He is not capable of handling such responsibility.
Ele é incapaz de lidar com tal responsabilidade.
2. unable to achieve or perform a particular action or task
The old machine is not capable of running the new software.
A máquina antiga é incapaz de executar o novo software.
Synonyms
unable toincapable ofunfit fornot equal tolacking ability to
Antonyms
capable ofable tocompetent toqualified tofit for

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
incapaz de
most common usage
São Paulo
incapaz de
standard usage
Portugal
incapaz de
standard usage, formal
Rio de Janeiro
incapaz de
colloquial: 'não tá na capacidade de'

Related Idioms & Phrases

out of one's depth
not up to the task
over one's head
sem condições de
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