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acquire skills

[ə-ˈkwī(-ə)r ˈski(l)z]
verb phrase
adquirir habilidades
1. to gain or develop competence or proficiency in a particular ability or technique through learning, practice, or experience
She worked hard to acquire skills in graphic design.
Ela trabalhou duro para adquirir habilidades em design gráfico.
2. to obtain knowledge or expertise in a specific field or discipline
Young professionals need to acquire skills relevant to their industry.
Profissionais jovens precisam adquirir habilidades relevantes para sua indústria.
NYC Slang
pick up some skills, get good at something
Synonyms
develop skillsgain skillslearn skillsmaster skillspick up skillsbuild competence
Antonyms
lose skillsforget skillsabandon skills

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
adquirir habilidades
standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
adquirir competências
alternative form, slightly more formal
Portugal
adquirir competências
preferred term in European Portuguese, more formal context

Related Idioms & Phrases

learn the ropes
get your feet wet
sharpen your skills
build expertise
develop proficiency
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