agreeable talent

[/əˈɡriːəbəl ˈtælənt/]
noun phrasepl: agreeable talents
talento agradável
1. A natural ability or skill that is pleasing, acceptable, or pleasant to others
She possessed an agreeable talent for making people feel comfortable at social gatherings.
Ela possuía um talento agradável para fazer as pessoas se sentirem confortáveis em eventos sociais.
2. A gift or aptitude that is harmonious and well-received by society or peers
His agreeable talent for diplomacy made him an excellent negotiator.
Seu talento agradável para diplomacia o tornou um excelente negociador.
The phrase 'agreeable talent' is more commonly used in formal or literary contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. In Brazilian culture, interpersonal skills and the ability to connect pleasantly with others (jogo de cintura) are highly valued, making this concept culturally significant in business and social contexts.
NYC Slang
smooth operator talent or people skills
Synonyms / Sinônimos
pleasant talentlikeable skillcharming abilityengaging giftwinning talent
Antonyms / Antônimos
disagreeable talentunpleasant skillobnoxious abilityoffensive talent

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
talento agradável
Standard translation used across Brazil
São Paulo
dom agradável
Alternative using 'dom' (gift) instead of 'talento'
Rio de Janeiro
jogo de cintura agradável
Colloquial expression meaning diplomatic/pleasant ability
Portugal
talento agradável
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, though less commonly used in everyday speech

Related Words

talentabilityskillgiftaptitudecharmcharisma

Related Idioms & Phrases

a gift for charm
the gift of gab
winning personality
silver tongue
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