English-Spanish translations for competence

• competencia
  Esa es una competencia nacional. This is a national competence.
  En esta cuestión el Consejo tiene competencias. The Council has competence here.
  Se trata de una competencia de los Estados miembros. This is a Member State competence.
• aptitud
• capacidad
  Para ello se necesita capacidad y confianza. For this, competence and trust are needed.
  No tenemos ni competencias ni capacidad para llevar a cabo este tipo de tareas. We have neither the competence nor the capacity to carry out that type of task.
  La credibilidad política, y también la capacidad de la Unión Europea debe tener éxito. The EU' s political credibility and competence must prove successful.
• destreza
• habilidad

Definition of competence

• The quality or state of being competent, i.e. able or suitable for a general role
• The quality or state of being able or suitable for a particular task; the quality or state of being competent for a particular task
• A sustainable income
• the legal authority to deal with a matter
• The degree to which a rock is resistant to deformation or flow

Examples

• That question is out with the competence of this court and must be taken to a higher court.

Related words

• incompetence
• multi-competence
• communicative competence
• examination of professional competence
• real estate transaction permit competence transfer ordinance
• core competence
• transitional competence
• genetic competence
• attestation of competence