This is the 11983rd most frequent Spanish word.
incompetencia
Lack of ability, skill, or competence.
Here, 'incompetencia' is used as a noun to describe a lack of ability or effectiveness.
La incompetencia del equipo causó el retraso en el proyecto.
The team's incompetence caused the delay in the project.
In this sentence, 'incompetencia' illustrates negligence or inadequacy in fulfilling responsibilities.
Fue una muestra de incompetencia no haber revisado el informe antes de enviarlo.
It was a display of incompetence not to have reviewed the report before sending it.
This use of 'incompetencia' focuses on the inadequacy in managing or resolving a specific task or issue.