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be knowledgeable in

[bi ˈnɒlɪdʒəbl ɪn]
verb phrase
ser conhecedor em; ter conhecimento em; dominar
1. to have extensive knowledge or expertise about a subject or field
She is knowledgeable in quantum physics.
Ela é conhecedora em física quântica.
2. to be well-informed or skilled in a particular area
He is knowledgeable in French literature.
Ele tem profundo conhecimento em literatura francesa.
NYC Slang
be hip to; know one's stuff about
Synonyms
be well-versed inbe proficient inhave expertise inbe skilled inknow wellbe conversant with
Antonyms
be ignorant oflack knowledge inbe unfamiliar withbe incompetent in

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser conhecedor em; ter conhecimento em
commonly used in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
ser conhecedor em; dominar
often used in professional and academic settings
Rio de Janeiro
ser conhecedor em; manjar de
manjar is more colloquial slang usage
Portugal
ser versado em; ter conhecimento em
versado is frequently preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

have a firm grasp of
know inside and out
be an expert in
have mastery of
be up to speed on
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