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incapaz

incapable

adjective een-kah-PAHS Less Common

Also means

unable

Usage Note

Incapaz does not change for gender but adds -es in the plural (incapaces). The -z to -ces spelling change is worth noting. It is stronger than no poder — it implies a fundamental inability rather than a momentary block, so use it carefully to avoid sounding harsh.

Examples

"Soy incapaz de mentir."

Natural Translation

I am incapable of lying.

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