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master a skill
[ˈmæstər ə skɪl]
verb phrase
dominar uma habilidade
1.
to acquire complete knowledge or proficiency in a particular ability or technique through practice and dedication
She spent years mastering the skill of playing the violin.
Ela passou anos dominando a habilidade de tocar violino.
2.
to become highly skilled or expert in doing something
To master a skill, you need consistent practice and patience.
Para dominar uma habilidade, você precisa de prática consistente e paciência.
NYC Slang
get good at something; nail a skill
Synonyms
perfect a skill
become proficient in
develop expertise in
get the hang of
become expert at
Antonyms
struggle with
fail at
neglect a skill
abandon learning
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
dominar uma habilidade
most common usage
São Paulo
dominar uma habilidade
standard usage, may also use 'aperfeiçoar'
Rio de Janeiro
dominar uma habilidade
standard usage
Portugal
dominar uma competência
Portuguese uses 'competência' more frequently than 'habilidade'
Related Idioms & Phrases
practice makes perfect
master the craft
learn the ropes
become a pro at something
get something down to a science
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