multifaceted ability

[ˌmʌltɪˈfæsɪtɪd əˈbɪləti]
noun phrasepl: multifaceted abilities
capacidade multifacetada
1. a skill or competence that has many different aspects, dimensions, or applications; the capacity to perform well in multiple related or diverse areas
Her multifaceted ability in languages, music, and mathematics made her an exceptional student.
Sua capacidade multifacetada em idiomas, música e matemática a tornava uma estudante excepcional.
2. a versatile talent that encompasses several interconnected skills or competencies
The job requires a multifaceted ability to manage both technical and interpersonal challenges.
O trabalho requer uma capacidade multifacetada de gerenciar desafios técnicos e interpessoais.
In Brazilian business culture, multifaceted ability is highly valued in leadership positions and is often emphasized in job descriptions for executive roles. In the US, this concept relates to the idea of a 'well-rounded individual' and is particularly prized in STEM fields and creative industries. In Portugal, the term is used more formally in academic and institutional contexts.
NYC Slang
Swiss Army knife talent
Synonyms / Sinônimos
versatile talentmultifaceted skilldiverse competencemultidimensional abilitybroad-based capability
Antonyms / Antônimos
narrow skillspecialized abilitylimited competenceone-dimensional talent

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
capacidade multifacetada
most common and formal usage across Brazil
São Paulo
habilidade multifacetada
alternative more common in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
capacidade diversificada
slightly more colloquial variant
Portugal
capacidade multifacetada
same as Brazilian Portuguese; formal academic and professional usage

Related Words

versatilitycompetenceskill setproficiencycapabilityaptitudetalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

jack of all trades
wearing many hats
Renaissance person
ter várias cordas no arco (to have several strings to one's bow)
ser versátil (to be versatile)
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