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complicated ability

[/ˈkɒmplɪkeɪtɪd əˈbɪləti/]
noun phrasepl: complicated abilities
capacidade complicada
1. A skill or talent that is difficult to understand, develop, or execute; a complex competence requiring significant effort or knowledge
Programming is a complicated ability that takes years to master.
Programação é uma capacidade complicada que leva anos para dominar.
2. A multifaceted competence involving intricate processes or multiple interconnected elements
Emotional intelligence is a complicated ability involving self-awareness and empathy.
A inteligência emocional é uma capacidade complicada que envolve autoconhecimento e empatia.
Synonyms
complex skillintricate competencedifficult talentsophisticated abilitymultifaceted skill
Antonyms
simple abilitybasic skilleasy competencestraightforward talent

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
capacidade complicada
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
capacidade complicada
Common in technical and educational contexts
São Paulo
capacidade complicada
Frequently used in business and academic settings
Portugal
capacidade complicada
Standard Portuguese equivalent; may also use 'competência intrincada'

Related Idioms & Phrases

to have a complicated ability up one's sleeve
master a complicated ability
struggle with a complicated ability
possess a complicated ability
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