What is the Spanish word for "unable"?

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

English

unable

Spanish

incapaz

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Alternative translations of "unable"

imposibilitado
incapacitado

Examples of how to use "unable" in Spanish

English
I am unable to attend the meeting.
Spanish
No puedo asistir a la reunión.
English
I am unable to attend the meeting tomorrow.
Spanish
No puedo asistir a la reunión mañana.
English
She felt unable to lift the heavy box.
Spanish
Ella se sintió incapaz de levantar la caja pesada.
English
They were unable to find the missing key.
Spanish
No pudieron encontrar la llave perdida.
English
He seemed unable to answer the simple question.
Spanish
Parecía incapaz de responder a la pregunta sencilla.

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