🇪🇸Spanish Source WordCode: ES

Competencia cultural

Pronunciation / Transliteration: kom.pe.ten.θja kul.tuˈɾal

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Cultural Competence/ˈkʌl.tʃər.əl ˈkɒm.pə.təns/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇪🇸 Example Sentence in Spanish:

"La competencia cultural es esencial en la educación moderna."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The ability to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across cultures.

    "Developing cultural competence is essential for professionals working in multicultural environments."
  2. 2

    A set of skills and knowledge that enables individuals to navigate and respect cultural differences.

    "Cultural competence training helps employees appreciate diversity in the workplace."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'cultural' derives from the Latin 'cultura', meaning 'cultivation' or 'refinement', while 'competence' comes from the Latin 'competentia', meaning 'sufficiency' or 'ability'. The concept evolved in the late 20th century as societies became more diverse and the need for understanding and interacting with different cultures grew.

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