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idôneo

[i.ˈdo.ne.u]
adjectivemasculinepl: idôneos
suitable, apt, competent, qualified
1. Appropriate or fitting for a specific purpose or situation
This method is not idônea for solving the problem.
Este método não é idôneo para resolver o problema.
2. Competent, qualified, or capable of performing a task
He is an idônea professional for this position.
Ele é um profissional idôneo para este cargo.
3. Legally qualified or authorized
The judge declared him idônea to testify.
O juiz o declarou idôneo para testemunhar.
Synonyms
apropriadoadequadocompetentequalificadoaptoconvenientehábil
Antonyms
inaptoinadequadoincompetenteimprópriodesqualificadoineficaz

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
idôneo
Standard usage in formal and legal contexts
Portugal
idôneo
Standard usage, more common in formal/legal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

ser idôneo para algo - to be suitable for something
pessoa idônea - a qualified/competent person
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