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capabilities

[/ˌkeɪpəˈbɪlɪtiz/]
nounpl: N/A (already plural; singular: capability)
capacidades
1. The power, ability, or skill to do something
The company has the capabilities to expand into new markets.
A empresa tem as capacidades para expandir para novos mercados.
2. Features or functions that a system, device, or person possesses
Modern smartphones have impressive computational capabilities.
Os smartphones modernos têm capacidades computacionais impressionantes.
3. Military or strategic potential for action
The military assessed the enemy's capabilities.
O exército avaliou as capacidades do inimigo.
Synonyms
abilitiespowerscapacitiescompetenciesskills
Antonyms
inabilitiesincapacitiesdisabilitiesweaknesses

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
capacidades
most common term used in business and technology contexts
São Paulo
capacidades
standard usage in corporate environments
Portugal
capacidades
also used; sometimes 'aptidões' in educational context

Related Idioms & Phrases

within one's capabilities
to the best of one's capabilities
expand one's capabilities
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