exceptional talent

[ɪkˈsɛpʃənəl ˈtælənt]
noun phrasepl: exceptional talents
talento excepcional
1. a natural aptitude or skill that is remarkably superior to what is normal or expected
The young pianist demonstrated exceptional talent at only six years old.
O jovem pianista demonstrou talento excepcional com apenas seis anos de idade.
2. a person who possesses outstanding ability in a particular field
She is recognized as an exceptional talent in the field of neuroscience.
Ela é reconhecida como um talento excepcional no campo da neurociência.
3. an extraordinary or remarkable ability that sets someone apart from their peers
His exceptional talent for languages allowed him to become fluent in five languages.
Seu talento excepcional para idiomas o permitiu se tornar fluente em cinco línguas.
In Brazilian culture, exceptional talent is highly valued and often discussed in contexts of sports, music, and academia. The phrase 'talento excepcional' is frequently used in media when describing young athletes or musicians. In American culture, this term is commonly used in corporate recruitment and educational settings to identify high-potential individuals for special programs and advancement opportunities.
NYC Slang
mad skills / the real deal / got game
Synonyms / Sinônimos
outstanding abilityremarkable giftspecial aptitudeextraordinary skillprodigious talentrare gift
Antonyms / Antônimos
mediocrityordinarinesslack of abilityincompetence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
talento excepcional
most common translation used in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
talento excepcional / dom excepcional
both terms are widely used in business and academic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
talento excepcional
commonly used in cultural and artistic discussions
Portugal
talento excecional / dom notável
Portuguese preference for 'dom' when referring to a gift or natural ability

Related Words

giftedprodigyvirtuosobrillianceaptitudeproficiencyexcellence

Related Idioms & Phrases

born with a silver spoon
gifted and talented
a cut above the rest
one in a million
have what it takes
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