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be talented

[/bi ˈtæləntɪd/]
verb phrase
ser talentoso
1. to have a natural aptitude or skill in a particular area
She is talented at playing the piano.
Ela é talentosa em tocar piano.
2. to possess innate ability or gift for something
He is a talented musician.
Ele é um músico talentoso.
3. to demonstrate exceptional skill or ability
The young athletes are very talented.
Os jovens atletas são muito talentosos.
NYC Slang
be nice at something / got game
Synonyms
be giftedbe skilledbe capablehave aptitudebe proficient
Antonyms
be untalentedbe unskilledlack abilitybe inept

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser talentoso/a
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ser talentoso/a
standard usage, sometimes 'ser dotado/a'
Rio de Janeiro
ser talentoso/a
standard usage, may use 'ter dom' colloquially
Portugal
ser talentoso/a
standard usage, also 'ser dotado/a de talento'

Related Idioms & Phrases

have a gift for
be a natural at
have the knack
be cut out for
ter dom para algo
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