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attain ability

[/əˈteɪn əˈbɪləti/]
verb phrase
adquirir capacidade
1. to gain or develop a skill, competence, or capacity through effort or practice
Through consistent training, she was able to attain ability in multiple languages.
Através do treinamento consistente, ela conseguiu adquirir capacidade em múltiplos idiomas.
2. to reach a level of proficiency or competence in a particular area
Students attain ability in mathematics through years of study.
Os alunos adquirem capacidade em matemática através de anos de estudo.
Synonyms
gain skilldevelop competenceacquire proficiencyachieve capability
Antonyms
lose abilitylack capabilityremain incompetent

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
adquirir capacidade
most common usage
São Paulo
conseguir habilidade
alternative phrasing
Portugal
atingir capacidade
slightly more formal usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

reach one's potential
come into one's own
find one's footing
get the hang of something
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