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become proficient

[bɪˈkʌm prəˈfɪʃənt]
verb phrase
tornar-se proficiente
1. to develop skill and competence in a particular activity or subject through practice and experience
She worked hard to become proficient in French.
Ela trabalhou muito para se tornar proficiente em francês.
2. to reach a level of competent performance in a skill or field
After months of training, he became proficient at programming.
Após meses de treinamento, ele se tornou proficiente em programação.
Synonyms
mastergain expertise inbecome skilled indevelop competence inget good at
Antonyms
become incompetentlose skill inremain inexperienced

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tornar-se proficiente
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ficar proficiente
colloquial alternative
Portugal
tornar-se proficiente
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

get the hang of something
get up to speed
master a skill
come into one's own
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