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apparent skill

[/əˈpærənt skɪl/]
noun phrasepl: apparent skills
habilidade aparente
1. A skill or ability that seems to be present or evident on the surface, but may not be genuine or thoroughly developed
His apparent skill at negotiation masked his lack of real experience in closing deals.
Sua habilidade aparente em negociação encobriam sua falta de experiência real em fechar acordos.
2. An observable or observable competence that appears to be genuine but may lack depth or true proficiency
The apparent skill of the young pianist impressed the audience at first glance.
A habilidade aparente do jovem pianista impressionou o público à primeira vista.
NYC Slang
fake skills / all talk
Synonyms
seeming abilityostensible competencesurface proficiencyapparent competencevisible skill
Antonyms
genuine skilltrue competencereal abilityproven expertise

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
habilidade aparente
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
destreza aparente
alternative, slightly more formal
Portugal
capacidade aparente
common alternative in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

appears to be more than meets the eye
skill that doesn't run deep
surface-level competence
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