competent
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competent(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (able)
a. competente
If Samuel's not competent at his job, he'll probably get fired.Si Samuel no es competente en tu trabajo, es probable que lo despidan.
c. capacitado
We need someone who's competent enough to fix the plumbing.Necesitamos alguien que esté capacitado para arreglar la plomería.
2. (sufficient)
a. aceptable
Belinda's work is consistently competent if not stellar.El trabajo de Belinda es sistemáticamente aceptable aunque no excelente.
3. (legal)
a. competente
This court isn't competent to handle that type of lawsuit.Este tribunal no es competente para lidiar con ese tipo de pleito.
c. admisible (evidence)
A lawyer has to present competent evidence to make his case.Un abogado tiene que presentar pruebas admisibles para defender su caso.
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