improve a skill

[ɪmˈpruːv ə skɪl]
verb phrase
melhorar uma habilidade
1. to enhance or develop proficiency in a particular ability through practice, training, or experience
She practiced daily to improve her skill in playing the violin.
Ela praticava diariamente para melhorar sua habilidade em tocar violino.
2. to advance one's competency or performance level in a specific area
He enrolled in a course to improve his coding skills.
Ele se inscreveu em um curso para melhorar suas habilidades de programação.
This phrase is widely used in both American and Brazilian cultures, particularly in professional development, education, and personal growth contexts. In Brazil, it's commonly discussed in relation to job training and career advancement. In the USA, it's frequently associated with self-improvement culture and lifelong learning initiatives.
NYC Slang
level up your game
Synonyms / Sinônimos
enhance a skilldevelop a skillsharpen a skillrefine a skilladvance proficiency
Antonyms / Antônimos
lose a skilldecline in skillworsen a skillneglect a skill

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
melhorar uma habilidade
most common and widely used expression
São Paulo
aprimorar uma habilidade
slightly more formal variant preferred in professional contexts
Rio de Janeiro
melhorar a skill
common colloquial usage mixing Portuguese and English
Portugal
melhorar uma competência
more formal; 'habilidade' also used but 'competência' is preferred in professional contexts

Related Words

practiceproficiencytrainingcompetencemasterydevelopment

Related Idioms & Phrases

practice makes perfect
praticar é o caminho para a perfeição
sharpen your tools
afiar suas ferramentas
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