ter habilidade / ter destreza / ser hábil
1. to possess the ability or competence to do something well
She has skill in playing the violin.
Ela tem habilidade em tocar violino.
2. to demonstrate proficiency or expertise in a particular area
He has skill as a carpenter.
Ele tem destreza como carpinteiro.
3. to be talented or capable in performing a task
The athlete has skill in multiple sports.
O atleta tem habilidade em vários esportes.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'have skill' is valued in professional and social settings. In Brazil, there's an emphasis on 'jogo de cintura' (literally 'waist play'), a cultural concept meaning practical intelligence and adaptability. In the USA and NYC specifically, slang like 'got skills' or 'got game' is commonly used in sports, hip-hop culture, and casual conversation to acknowledge someone's competence or talent.
NYC Slang
got game / got skills / nice moves
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