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gain competence

[/ɡeɪn ˈkɒmpɪtəns/]
verb phrase
adquirir competência
1. to develop or acquire the skills, knowledge, or ability to do something effectively
Through practice and training, she was able to gain competence in software development.
Através da prática e treinamento, ela conseguiu adquirir competência em desenvolvimento de software.
2. to reach a level of proficiency or expertise in a particular field or skill
Students gain competence in language learning by consistent study and immersion.
Os alunos adquirem competência no aprendizado de línguas através de estudo consistente e imersão.
Synonyms
develop skillsacquire abilitybuild proficiencyimprove expertisemaster a skill
Antonyms
lose competencelack abilityremain incompetent

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
adquirir competência
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ganhar competência
colloquial variant
São Paulo
adquirir competência
formal and professional usage
Portugal
adquirir competência
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

come into one's own
get the hang of something
get up to speed
find one's feet
build expertise from the ground up
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