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communication ability

[/kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən əˈbɪləti/]
nounpl: communication abilities
capacidade de comunicação
1. The skill or competence to convey information, ideas, or feelings effectively to others through speech, writing, or other means
Strong communication ability is essential for success in any profession.
A capacidade de comunicação é essencial para o sucesso em qualquer profissão.
2. The capacity to express oneself clearly and understand others in interpersonal interactions
Her excellent communication ability made her a great team leader.
Sua excelente capacidade de comunicação a tornou uma ótima líder de equipe.
Synonyms
communication skillscommunicative abilitycommunicative competenceinterpersonal skillsverbal skills
Antonyms
poor communicationlack of communicationcommunication disorder

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
capacidade de comunicação
Most commonly used form in Brazil
São Paulo
habilidade de comunicação
Alternative form also widely used
Rio de Janeiro
capacidade comunicativa
More formal variant
Portugal
capacidade de comunicação
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

to get one's message across
to break the ice
on the same page
loud and clear
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