exhibit agility

[ɪɡˈzɪbɪt əˈdʒɪləti]
verb phrase
demonstrar agilidade
1. to display or show physical quickness, flexibility, and nimbleness of movement
The gymnast exhibited agility during her floor routine.
A ginasta demonstrou agilidade durante sua apresentação no solo.
2. to display mental quickness or ability to adapt rapidly to new situations
The company exhibited agility in responding to market changes.
A empresa demonstrou agilidade ao responder às mudanças do mercado.
3. to show quick and coordinated movements in sports or physical activities
The soccer player exhibited agility while dribbling through defenders.
O jogador de futebol demonstrou agilidade ao driblar os defensores.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'exhibit agility' is commonly used in sports commentary, business presentations, and fitness discussions. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'demonstrar agilidade' is the preferred academic and formal term, while 'mostrar agilidade' is more colloquial. In the USA, this phrase is frequently used in corporate contexts to describe organizational flexibility and rapid adaptation to market conditions.
NYC Slang
show mad skills / flex / show out
Synonyms / Sinônimos
show agilitydisplay nimblenessdemonstrate flexibilitydisplay quicknessmanifest dexterity
Antonyms / Antônimos
display clumsinessshow stiffnessdemonstrate rigidityexhibit slowness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
demonstrar agilidade
most common and formal usage
Rio de Janeiro
mostrar agilidade
colloquial alternative
São Paulo
exibir agilidade
direct translation, less common than 'demonstrar'
Portugal
demonstrar agilidade / exibir agilidade
both forms are acceptable; 'demonstrar' is more formal

Related Words

agilitynimbleflexibilityquickdexterousgraceful

Related Idioms & Phrases

quick on one's feet
light on one's feet
nimble as a cat
move with the grace of a dancer
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