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build proficiency
[/bɪld prəˈfɪʃənsi/]
verb phrase
desenvolver proficiência
1.
to gradually develop and improve one's skill or competence in a particular area through practice and experience
She worked hard to build proficiency in French over several years.
Ela trabalhou duro para desenvolver proficiência em francês ao longo de vários anos.
2.
to acquire a sufficient level of expertise or mastery in a subject or skill
The training program helps employees build proficiency with new software tools.
O programa de treinamento ajuda os funcionários a desenvolver proficiência com novas ferramentas de software.
Synonyms
develop skills
acquire competence
gain expertise
improve ability
master a skill
become proficient
Antonyms
lose proficiency
decline in skill
deteriorate ability
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
desenvolver proficiência
most common translation across Brazil
São Paulo
construir competência
alternative phrase used in business contexts
Portugal
construir proficiência
formal usage in educational and professional settings
Related Idioms & Phrases
build skills from the ground up
work up to proficiency
get good at something
come up to speed
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