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acquire competence

[ə-ˈkwī(-ə)r ˈkäm-pə-tən(t)s]
verb phrase
adquirir competência
1. to develop or gain the skills, knowledge, and ability to perform a specific task or function effectively
She worked hard to acquire competence in programming languages.
Ela trabalhou duro para adquirir competência em linguagens de programação.
2. to reach a level of professional or technical proficiency through training and experience
Students must acquire competence in mathematics before advancing to the next level.
Os alunos devem adquirir competência em matemática antes de avançar para o próximo nível.
Synonyms
develop skillsgain expertisebuild proficiencymaster a skillachieve competencyattain ability
Antonyms
lose competencelack abilityremain incompetentfail to learn

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
adquirir competência
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
adquirir competência / desenvolver competência
Both forms used interchangeably in business contexts
Portugal
adquirir competência / ganhar competência
Slightly more formal; may use 'ganhar' in casual speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

get the hang of something
get up to speed
become proficient in
develop one's chops
build expertise in
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