mediocre talents

[ˈmɛdiəkər ˈtæləntts]
noun phrasepl: mediocre talents
talentos mediocres
1. individuals or abilities that are of only moderate or average quality; lacking exceptional skill, ability, or distinction
The team was filled with mediocre talents who struggled to compete at the professional level.
O time estava cheio de talentos mediocres que tinham dificuldade em competir no nível profissional.
2. skills or aptitudes that are ordinary and uninspired; neither particularly good nor remarkably bad
Despite their mediocre talents, they managed to secure a recording contract.
Apesar de seus talentos mediocres, conseguiram assinar um contrato de gravação.
In American professional and entertainment contexts, 'mediocre talents' is commonly used to describe performers, athletes, or professionals who fail to distinguish themselves. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'talentos mediocres' carries similar connotations of criticism regarding lacking distinction or exceptional ability, often used in sports, arts, and entertainment discussions.
NYC Slang
mid-tier talent / washed-up talent / B-list performers
Synonyms / Sinônimos
average abilitiesordinary skillsunremarkable talentscommon proficienciespedestrian abilities
Antonyms / Antônimos
exceptional talentsoutstanding abilitiesremarkable skillssuperior talentsbrilliant abilities

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
talentos mediocres
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
talentos medíocres / talentos fraquinhos
May use diminutive 'fraquinhos' colloquially
São Paulo
talentos mediocres
Standard formal usage in business and professional contexts
Portugal
talentos medíocres
Identical usage; accent differences only in pronunciation

Related Words

mediocritytalentabilityproficiencycompetenceskillaptitude

Related Idioms & Phrases

a dime a dozen
nothing to write home about
second-rate talent
falling short of expectations
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