What is the Spanish word for "inability"?

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

English

inability

Spanish

incapacidad

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Alternative translations of "inability"

imposibilidad
ineptitud
incompetencia
falta

Examples of how to use "inability" in Spanish

English
His inability to swim is a problem.
Spanish
Su incapacidad para nadar es un problema.
English
Her inability to sleep worried her family.
Spanish
Su incapacidad para dormir preocupó a su familia.
English
The team's inability to score surprised everyone.
Spanish
La incapacidad del equipo para anotar sorprendió a todos.
English
I noticed his inability to answer quickly.
Spanish
Noté su incapacidad para responder rápidamente.
English
Their inability to agree delayed the decision.
Spanish
Su incapacidad para ponerse de acuerdo retrasó la decisión.

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His inability to swim is a problem.

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