literacy

[ˈlɪtərəsi]

nounfemininepl: literacies

alfabetização

1. The ability to read and write

Literacy rates have improved significantly in developing countries.

As taxas de alfabetização melhoraram significativamente nos países em desenvolvimento.

2. Competence or knowledge in a particular area

Digital literacy is essential in today's workplace.

A alfabetização digital é essencial no local de trabalho atual.

3. The quality of being literate; familiarity with literature

Her literacy in classical literature was impressive.

Sua alfabetização em literatura clássica era impressionante.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

alfabetização

Standard term used across Brazil

São Paulo

alfabetização

Standard usage, no regional variation

Rio de Janeiro

alfabetização

Standard usage, no regional variation

Portugal

literacia

Preferred term in European Portuguese, especially for broader competency contexts

functional literacy - the ability to read and write at a level necessary for daily life

information literacy - the ability to find, evaluate, and use information effectively

media literacy - the ability to critically analyze media messages

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