be well-equipped
[bi wɛl ɪˈkwɪpt]
verb phrase
estar bem equipado/equipada
1. to have all the necessary tools, resources, skills, or knowledge needed to accomplish a task or handle a situation
She is well-equipped to handle the challenges of the new position.
Ela está bem equipada para lidar com os desafios da nova posição.
2. to possess adequate or superior physical facilities, equipment, or infrastructure
The laboratory is well-equipped with modern instruments.
O laboratório está bem equipado com instrumentos modernos.
3. to be prepared or ready for something with appropriate materials or capabilities
They are well-equipped for the expedition with camping gear and supplies.
Eles estão bem equipados para a expedição com equipamento de campismo e suprimentos.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, this phrase is commonly used in professional, educational, and practical settings to describe preparedness. In Brazil, it's frequently used in corporate environments and educational discourse. Americans often use it metaphorically to describe having the right skills or mindset, while Brazilians tend to use it more literally when referring to physical equipment, though both uses exist in both cultures.
NYC Slang
got the goods / got what it takes / packing heat (context-dependent)
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