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hidden competence

[/ˈhɪdən ˈkɒmpɪtəns/]
nounpl: hidden competences
competência oculta
1. A skill or ability that someone possesses but has not yet demonstrated or made visible to others; latent capability that exists but remains unrecognized or underutilized
The job interview revealed hidden competences in project management that were not evident from her resume.
A entrevista de emprego revelou competências ocultas em gerenciamento de projetos que não eram evidentes em seu currículo.
2. In psychology and education, knowledge or ability that a person has acquired but cannot easily access or articulate in standard testing situations
Children often demonstrate hidden competences in problem-solving that standardized tests fail to capture.
Crianças frequentemente demonstram competências ocultas em resolução de problemas que os testes padronizados não conseguem captar.
Synonyms
latent abilityundiscovered skilldormant competenceuntapped potential
Antonyms
obvious competencedemonstrated skillvisible ability

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
competência oculta
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
competência oculta / habilidade encoberta
Both terms used in professional contexts
Portugal
competência oculta / competência latente
Both terms commonly used; latente slightly more formal

Related Idioms & Phrases

a diamond in the rough
sleeping giant
potential waiting to be unlocked
skills under the radar
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