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habilitar-se

[a.bi.li.ˈtar.sə]
verb
to qualify oneself, to become eligible, to enable oneself
1. To acquire the necessary skills, knowledge, or credentials to do something
She habilitou-se to practice law after completing her degree.
Ela habilitar-se-á para exercer a profissão de advogada após completar sua formação.
2. To become eligible or entitled to something
He qualified himself for the position by taking additional courses.
Ele habilitar-se para a posição ao fazer cursos adicionais.
3. To empower oneself or gain the ability to do something
Students habilitate themselves through practical experience.
Os alunos habilitar-se através da experiência prática.
Synonyms
qualificar-secapacitar-sepreparar-secredenciar-sehabilitar
Antonyms
desqualificar-seincapacitar-sedesabilitar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
habilitar-se
Commonly used in educational and professional contexts
São Paulo
habilitar-se
Standard usage, particularly in business and legal fields
Portugal
habilitar-se
Standard usage; also used in formal/academic contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

habilitar-se para o exercício de uma profissão
habilitar-se nas artes
habilitar-se como candidato
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