high skill

[/haɪ skɪl/]
noun phrasepl: high skills
alta habilidade / grande competência
1. A high level of proficiency, expertise, or ability in a particular activity or field
She demonstrated high skill in playing the violin at the concert.
Ela demonstrou alta habilidade ao tocar violino no concerto.
2. Advanced technical or professional competency requiring training and experience
The job requires high skill in software development and project management.
O trabalho requer grande competência em desenvolvimento de software e gestão de projetos.
3. Exceptional ability to perform complex tasks with precision and expertise
The surgeon's high skill saved the patient's life.
A alta habilidade do cirurgião salvou a vida do paciente.
The term 'high skill' is widely used in both American and Brazilian professional contexts, particularly in job descriptions, education, and recruitment. In Brazil, it reflects the growing emphasis on technical qualifications and professional development. The phrase is often used to distinguish specialized workers from general laborers, especially in discussions about employment and career advancement.
NYC Slang
mad skills / serious skills
Synonyms / Sinônimos
expertiseproficiencycompetencemasteryadvanced abilitytechnical proficiency
Antonyms / Antônimos
low skillincompetenceinexperienceamateurismlack of ability

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alta habilidade / grande competência
Most common usage in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
muita habilidade
Slightly more colloquial usage
São Paulo
alta competência / domínio
Business and professional contexts favor 'competência' and 'domínio'
Portugal
elevada competência / grande destreza
Portuguese tends to use 'destreza' more frequently; 'competência' is also common

Related Words

skilled workerprofessionalexpertisetalentcompetencyqualification

Related Idioms & Phrases

to have high skill at something
high skill in one's craft
demonstrate high skill
acquire high skill
require high skill
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