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interpersonal skill

[ɪn.tərˈpɜr.sə.nəl skɪl]
nounpl: interpersonal skills
habilidade interpessoal
1. The ability to interact effectively with other people, including communication, empathy, cooperation, and conflict resolution
Strong interpersonal skills are essential for success in customer service roles.
Habilidades interpessoais fortes são essenciais para o sucesso em funções de atendimento ao cliente.
2. Competencies related to understanding and managing relationships and social interactions
She improved her interpersonal skills through professional training.
Ela melhorou suas habilidades interpessoais através de treinamento profissional.
NYC Slang
people skills
Synonyms
people skillssocial skillssoft skillscommunication skillsrelationship skills
Antonyms
antisocial behaviorsocial awkwardness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
habilidade interpessoal
Standard term used in business and educational contexts
São Paulo
competência interpessoal
More formal variant commonly used in corporate training
Portugal
competência relacional
Alternative term often preferred in European Portuguese contexts
General Brazilian
soft skills
English term commonly used alongside Portuguese in business environments

Related Idioms & Phrases

to break the ice
to build rapport
to read between the lines
to get along with someone
to communicate effectively
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