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essential skill

[/ɪˈsenʃəl skɪl/]
nounpl: essential skills
habilidade essencial
1. A fundamental ability or competency that is critical or indispensable for performing a task, role, or function effectively
Communication is an essential skill for any leadership position.
Comunicação é uma habilidade essencial para qualquer posição de liderança.
2. A core competency required for success in a particular field, profession, or educational program
Problem-solving is an essential skill in software development.
Resolução de problemas é uma habilidade essencial no desenvolvimento de software.
Synonyms
core skillfundamental skillcritical competencyvital abilitykey competence
Antonyms
optional skillsupplementary skillnon-essential skillperipheral ability

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
habilidade essencial
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
habilidade essencial / competência crucial
Both terms used in business contexts
Portugal
competência essencial
Preferred term in formal/academic Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

a must-have skill
a non-negotiable skill
a prerequisite skill
bread and butter skill
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