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evident proficiency

[ˈɛvɪdənt prəˈfɪʃənsi]
noun phrasepl: evident proficiencies
proficiência evidente
1. Clear and obvious skill or expertise in a particular area; demonstrated competence that is easily noticeable or observable
Her evident proficiency in multiple languages impressed all the interviewers.
Sua proficiência evidente em múltiplos idiomas impressionou todos os entrevistadores.
2. A level of competence or skill that is apparent without needing explanation or proof
The surgeon's evident proficiency gave the patients confidence.
A proficiência evidente do cirurgião deu confiança aos pacientes.
Synonyms
obvious expertiseclear competenceapparent skillmanifest abilitydemonstrable proficiency
Antonyms
concealed incompetencehidden deficiencyunclear abilityquestionable competence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
proficiência evidente
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
proficiência clara
Common alternative phrasing
Portugal
proficiência manifesta
Preferred formal alternative in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

show proficiency in
demonstrate clear competence
wear one's expertise on one's sleeve
have the goods
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