Portuguese edit

Etymology edit

Borrowed from Late Latin competentia.

Pronunciation edit

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /kõ.peˈtẽ.si.ɐ/ [kõ.peˈtẽ.sɪ.ɐ], (faster pronunciation) /kõ.peˈtẽ.sjɐ/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /kõ.peˈtẽ.si.a/ [kõ.peˈtẽ.sɪ.a], (faster pronunciation) /kõ.peˈtẽ.sja/

Noun edit

competência f (plural competências)

  1. competence, competency
    Antonym: incompetência
  2. (law) jurisdiction
  3. ability, proficiency

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