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be expert

[/bi ˈɛkspərt/]
verb phrase
ser especialista
1. to have or possess great skill, knowledge, or experience in a particular area or subject
She is expert in classical music and can identify composers by ear.
Ela é especialista em música clássica e consegue identificar compositores de ouvido.
2. to demonstrate mastery or proficiency in doing something
He is expert at solving complex mathematical problems.
Ele é especialista em resolver problemas matemáticos complexos.
NYC Slang
be on point
Synonyms
be skilledbe proficientbe knowledgeablebe experiencedmasterexcel at
Antonyms
be inexperiencedbe unskilledbe incompetentlack knowledge

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser especialista
most common usage
Brazil
ser expert
English term also used in modern Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
ser perito
alternative formal usage
Portugal
ser especialista
common usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

be an expert on
know something inside and out
have a knack for
be second to none
have mastered the art of
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