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beginner abilities

[bɪˈɡɪnər əˈbɪlɪtiz]
noun phrase
habilidades de iniciante
1. Basic skills or competencies possessed by someone who is just starting to learn or practice a skill or activity
Her beginner abilities in Spanish allowed her to introduce herself and order food at a restaurant.
Suas habilidades de iniciante em espanhol lhe permitiram se apresentar e pedir comida em um restaurante.
2. The foundational level of proficiency in any discipline, sport, art, or subject matter
The beginner abilities required for this course include basic computer knowledge.
As habilidades de iniciante necessárias para este curso incluem conhecimento básico de computador.
Synonyms
novice skillsbasic skillsentry-level abilitiesfundamental competencieselementary proficiency
Antonyms
advanced abilitiesexpert skillsprofessional competenciesmastery level skills

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
habilidades de iniciante
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
habilidades de principiante
Alternative form sometimes used in formal contexts
Portugal
capacidades de principiante
Portuguese European Portuguese tends to use 'capacidades' instead of 'habilidades'

Related Idioms & Phrases

start from scratch
learning curve
baby steps
wet behind the ears
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