aptness

[/ˈæptnəs/]

noun

aptidão

1. The quality of being suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation

The aptness of her comment made everyone pause and reflect.

A aptidão de seu comentário fez todos pausarem e refletirem.

2. Natural ability or skill; the quality of being quick to learn or understand

His aptness for languages allowed him to become fluent in five languages.

Sua aptidão para idiomas lhe permitiu ficar fluente em cinco línguas.

3. The tendency or likelihood of something happening

The aptness of the situation to cause conflict was evident to everyone.

A tendência da situação de causar conflito era evidente para todos.

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General Brazilian

aptidão

Most common usage

Brazil

adequação

Used when emphasizing appropriateness

Portugal

aptidão

Standard usage

Portugal

conveniência

When emphasizing suitability

have an aptness for something

show aptness in something

the aptness of the moment

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