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maestria

[mah-es-TREE-uh]
nounfemininepl: maestrias
mastery, skill, expertise
1. Exceptional skill, proficiency, or expertise in a particular art, craft, or field
She performed the piano concerto with great maestria.
Ela executou o concerto para piano com grande maestria.
2. The degree of skill or technical excellence demonstrated in executing something
The maestria of the surgeon was evident in the precision of the operation.
A maestria do cirurgião era evidente na precisão da operação.
Synonyms
masteryskillexpertiseproficiencyvirtuositycompetencedexterity
Antonyms
incompetenceineptitudeclumsinessignorance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
maestria
Common usage, often in musical and artistic contexts
Portugal
maestria
Less commonly used; 'domínio' or 'perícia' more frequent

Related Idioms & Phrases

com maestria (with mastery)
dominar com maestria (to master with expertise)
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