capacitar-se

[kah-pah-see-tahr-suh]

verb

to qualify oneself, to become qualified, to train oneself

1. to acquire knowledge, skills, or abilities through training or education

She decided to capacitate herself in project management.

Ela decidiu capacitar-se em gestão de projetos.

2. to become legally or professionally qualified for a position or role

He capacitated himself to work as an engineer.

Ele capacitou-se para trabalhar como engenheiro.

3. to empower or enable oneself to do something

The community capacitated itself to manage its own resources.

A comunidade capacitou-se para gerenciar seus próprios recursos.

NYC Slang

skill up, get qualified, level up

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General Brazilian

capacitar-se

commonly used in professional and educational contexts

São Paulo

capacitar-se

standard usage in business and corporate environments

Portugal

capacitar-se

used but less frequent than in Brazil; alternatives like 'qualificar-se' may be preferred

capacitar-se para o mercado de trabalho (qualify oneself for the job market)

capacitar-se profissionalmente (become professionally qualified)

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