literacy skills

[ˈlɪtərəsi skɪlz]

noun

competências de alfabetização

1. The ability to read, write, and understand written language at a functional level

Students need strong literacy skills to succeed in school.

Os alunos precisam de fortes competências de alfabetização para ter sucesso na escola.

2. The capacity to comprehend, analyze, and communicate through written text

Developing literacy skills is essential for professional advancement.

O desenvolvimento de competências de alfabetização é essencial para o avanço profissional.

3. In modern usage, the ability to understand and use information in various forms including digital literacy

Digital literacy skills are now as important as traditional reading and writing.

As competências de alfabetização digital são agora tão importantes quanto a leitura e escrita tradicionais.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

competências de alfabetização

Most common usage across Brazil

São Paulo

habilidades de letramento

Alternative term used in educational contexts

Portugal

competências de literacia

Preferred term in European Portuguese; 'literacia' is more commonly used than 'alfabetização'

General Brazilian

habilidades de leitura e escrita

More literal translation, commonly used in educational materials

functional literacy

digital literacy

media literacy

financial literacy

alfabetização funcional

alfabetização digital

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