What does competente in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word competente in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use competente in Spanish.

The word competente in Spanish means competent, appropriate, proper, competent authority, relevant authority. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word competente

competent

adjetivo (persona: capaz)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Tú asistente es muy competente.
Your assistant is very competent.

appropriate, proper

adjetivo (organismo, institución)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Canalizaron el asunto a la autoridad competente.
The matter was forwarded to the appropriate (or: proper) authority.

competent authority

locución nominal femenina (reguladora del área)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Marta es la autoridad competente de la oficina.
Marta is the office's competent authority.

relevant authority

locución nominal con flexión de género (a quien incumbe)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Para solicitar una beca, deberás ponerte en contacto con el funcionario competente en el Ministerio de Educación.
To request a grant you should contact the relevant authority in the Ministry of Education.

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