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be gifted
[/bi ˈɡɪftɪd/]
verb phrase
ser dotado
1.
to have a natural talent or ability for something
She is gifted at playing the piano.
Ela é dotada para tocar piano.
2.
to have exceptional intelligence or ability from birth
He is a gifted mathematician.
Ele é um matemático dotado.
3.
to be naturally skilled or talented in a particular area
The child is gifted in languages.
A criança é dotada para idiomas.
Synonyms
be talented
be skilled
have a gift for
be naturally able
be accomplished
Antonyms
be ungifted
lack ability
be unskilled
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ser dotado/dotada
most common usage
São Paulo
ser dotado/dotada
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
ser dotado/dotada
standard usage
Portugal
ser dotado/dotada
standard usage; may also use 'ter dom para'
Related Idioms & Phrases
have a gift for something
be naturally talented
have a knack for something
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