adept

[/əˈdɛpt/]

adjective/nounpl: adepts (noun form)

perito, hábil, experiente

1. Very skilled or proficient at something; expert

She is adept at solving complex problems.

Ela é perita em resolver problemas complexos.

2. A person who is skilled or proficient in a particular activity or field

He is an adept in the art of negotiation.

Ele é um perito na arte da negociação.

NYC Slang

dope, skilled, on point

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

perito, hábil

Most common usage in Brazil

São Paulo

experiente, versado

Also used in formal contexts

Portugal

perito, competente

Formal and standard usage

adept at hand

adept in the art of

become adept at something

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