incumbir
“incumbir” means “to concern” in Spanish (referring to whose business something is).
to concern, to be someone's responsibility
Also: to pertain to
📝 In Action
Eso no te incumbe a ti.
B1That doesn't concern you / That's none of your business.
Incumbe al director tomar la decisión final.
B2It is the director's responsibility to make the final decision.
Esta es una tarea que nos incumbe a todos los ciudadanos.
C1This is a task that concerns all of us as citizens.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Words that translate to "incumbir" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: incumbir
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How would you say 'That is none of your business' using incumbir?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'incumbere', which literally means 'to lean upon' or 'to apply oneself to something.' Over time, it shifted from physically leaning on something to having a duty or business 'resting' on you.
First recorded: 16th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'incumbir' used a lot in daily life?
Not really. It's quite formal. In daily life, people usually say 'No es asunto tuyo' or 'Eso no te importa' instead of 'Eso no te incumbe'.
Is it always used in the 3rd person?
Technically no, but in practice, yes. You will almost always see it as 'incumbe' (it concerns) or 'incumben' (they concern).
Does it have any connection to the English word 'incumbent'?
Yes! They share the same Latin root. An 'incumbent' politician is the one currently 'leaning on' or holding the office/responsibility.