exceptional skills

[ɪkˈsɛpʃənəl skɪlz]
noun phrase
habilidades excepcionais
1. Unusually high level of competence or ability in a particular area; skills that are notably superior to what is typical or expected
She demonstrated exceptional skills in problem-solving during the interview.
Ela demonstrou habilidades excepcionais na resolução de problemas durante a entrevista.
2. Talents or proficiencies that stand out as remarkable or extraordinary
His exceptional skills in mathematics made him stand out among his peers.
Suas habilidades excepcionais em matemática o destacavam entre seus colegas.
In Brazil, 'habilidades excepcionais' is commonly used in professional recruitment, performance reviews, and educational contexts. In the USA, this phrase emphasizes merit-based achievement and is frequently found in résumés, job descriptions, and talent acquisition discussions. The concept reflects the cultural value placed on individual excellence and competitive advantage in both cultures.
NYC Slang
mad skills
Synonyms / Sinônimos
outstanding abilitiesremarkable talentssuperior competenceextraordinary proficiencyexceptional abilities
Antonyms / Antônimos
poor skillsaverage abilitiesmediocre talentsbelow-average competence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
habilidades excepcionais
Standard translation used in professional and academic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
habilidades de primeira
More colloquial variant meaning 'first-class skills'
São Paulo
habilidades excepcionais
Professional and business-oriented usage, same as general Brazilian
Portugal
competências excecionais
Portuguese prefers 'competências' over 'habilidades' in formal contexts

Related Words

talentproficiencycompetenceexpertiseabilityaptitudeexcellence

Related Idioms & Phrases

a cut above the rest
head and shoulders above
in a league of their own
ter um dom para algo (to have a gift for something)
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