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must-have abilities

[/mʌst hæv əˈbɪlɪtiz/]
noun phrase
habilidades indispensáveis
1. Essential skills or competencies that are required or absolutely necessary for success in a particular role, job, or situation
Communication and problem-solving are must-have abilities for any manager.
Comunicação e resolução de problemas são habilidades indispensáveis para qualquer gerente.
2. Core competencies or proficiencies that cannot be lacking or omitted
In the tech industry, coding and data analysis are must-have abilities.
Na indústria de tecnologia, programação e análise de dados são habilidades indispensáveis.
Synonyms
essential skillscritical competenciesrequired abilitiesfundamental skillscore competencies
Antonyms
optional skillsnice-to-have abilitiessupplementary skillssecondary competencies

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
habilidades indispensáveis / competências essenciais
Commonly used in job postings and professional contexts
São Paulo
skills imprescindíveis
More corporate usage in business environments
Portugal
competências essenciais / capacidades obrigatórias
Formal usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

a prerequisite for success
table stakes
non-negotiable skills
deal-breaker abilities
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