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have aptitude

[hæv ˈæptɪtjuːd]
verb phrase
ter aptidão
1. to possess a natural ability or skill for something; to be naturally suited or talented for a particular activity
She has great aptitude for mathematics.
Ela tem grande aptidão para matemática.
2. to demonstrate capability or readiness to learn or perform a specific task
He has aptitude for languages and learns them quickly.
Ele tem aptidão para línguas e as aprende rapidamente.
NYC Slang
have game / have what it takes
Synonyms
be talented inhave a gift forhave a knack forbe skilled athave ability inbe naturally suited for
Antonyms
lack aptitudebe unskilled athave no talent forbe unsuited for

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ter aptidão
most common usage
São Paulo
ter aptidão / ter talento para
both expressions are used interchangeably
Portugal
ter aptidão / ter dom para
'dom' is commonly used for innate talent

Related Idioms & Phrases

have a gift for something
have a knack for something
be a natural at something
have the right stuff
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