Competente
Example: È importante essere competente per gestire progetti complessi efficacemente.
Definition
"Competente" describes someone having the necessary skills, knowledge, and ability to perform a task or job effectively. It implies being qualified and capable, as in the phrase: 'It is important to be competente to manage complex projects efficiently.'
Etymology
The word "competente" comes from the Latin 'competent-', the present participle of 'competere,' which means 'to be suitable' or 'to agree.' Originally, it conveyed the idea of being appropriate or fit for a purpose. Did you know? The root 'petere' means 'to seek,' highlighting the notion of striving to meet requirements.
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"Competente" appears in the Vocaplus list "", containing 120 commonly used words.
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