Adjective
/in.konˈpa.θi.βle/
The word "incompatible" in Spanish is used to describe entities that cannot coexist, function together, or are not suitable for each other. It is commonly used in both legal and medical contexts, as well as in everyday language to discuss relationships, technology, and various forms of incompatibility.
The term is quite versatile and frequent in both written and oral contexts, with a slightly higher usage in legal and academic materials.
Moderately frequent, commonly found in formal discussions or texts.
Las dos culturas eran incompatibles y no podían coexistir.
The two cultures were incompatible and could not coexist.
El software resultó ser incompatible con el nuevo sistema operativo.
The software turned out to be incompatible with the new operating system.
Sus personalidades son incompatibles; siempre terminan discutiendo.
Their personalities are incompatible; they always end up arguing.
While "incompatible" does not form traditional idiomatic expressions, it can be used in various contexts to highlight incompatibility.
Son como el agua y el aceite, son incompatibles.
They are like oil and water; they are incompatible.
No hay manera de reconciliar esas ideas incompatibles.
There is no way to reconcile those incompatible ideas.
En una relación, la incompatibilidad puede ser un gran obstáculo.
In a relationship, incompatibility can be a major obstacle.
Su estilo de vida es incompatible con el de su pareja.
His lifestyle is incompatible with that of his partner.
The term "incompatible" is derived from the Latin "incompatibilis," where "in-" means "not" and "compatibilis" means "able to coexist." This etymology reflects the fundamental meaning of the word in various domains.
Synonyms: - incongruente - discordante - antagónico
Antonyms: - compatible - concordante - armonioso