What is the Spanish word for "competent"?

Learn how to say "competent" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

competent

Spanish

competente

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Alternative translations of "competent"

capaz
idóneo
habilidoso
apt

Examples of how to use "competent" in Spanish

English
We need a competent person for this job.
Spanish
Necesitamos una persona competente para este trabajo.
English
She is a competent teacher in our school.
Spanish
Ella es una profesora competente en nuestra escuela.
English
He proved competent during the difficult task.
Spanish
Él demostró ser competente durante la tarea difícil.
English
Are you competent to use this machine?
Spanish
¿Eres competente para usar esta máquina?
English
They hired a competent designer for the project.
Spanish
Contrataron a un diseñador competente para el proyecto.

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