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dom oculto
[dõ o-kul-tu]
noun
masculine
pl: dons ocultos
hidden gift
1.
A natural talent or ability that is not immediately apparent or that someone has not yet discovered in themselves
She had a hidden gift for painting that only emerged later in life.
Ela tinha um dom oculto para pintura que só emergiu mais tarde na vida.
2.
A supernatural or mystical ability that is concealed or underdeveloped
The young wizard discovered his hidden gift for healing magic.
O jovem mago descobriu seu dom oculto para magia de cura.
Synonyms
talento oculto
dom latente
aptidão escondida
habilidade oculta
Antonyms
dom evidente
talento manifesto
aptidão aparente
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
dom oculto
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
dom oculto
Standard usage in Portugal; may also use 'talento oculto'
Related Idioms & Phrases
descobrir um dom oculto
revelar um dom oculto
possuir dons ocultos
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