native-like proficiency
[/ˈneɪtɪv laɪk prəˈfɪʃənsi/]
noun phrase
proficiência semelhante à de um falante nativo
1. A level of language competence and fluency that closely resembles or approximates that of a native speaker, including accurate pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, and cultural understanding
After living in Brazil for ten years, she achieved native-like proficiency in Portuguese.
Depois de viver no Brasil por dez anos, ela alcançou proficiência semelhante à de um falante nativo em português.
2. The ability to communicate fluently and accurately in a non-native language with minimal accent or grammatical errors
His native-like proficiency in English allowed him to work as a simultaneous interpreter.
Sua proficiência semelhante à de um falante nativo em inglês lhe permitiu trabalhar como intérprete simultâneo.
In both Brazilian and American educational contexts, 'native-like proficiency' is a highly valued milestone in language learning, often associated with immersion programs, extended residence abroad, or intensive study. In Brazil, achieving this level is particularly celebrated in professional contexts such as international business, diplomacy, and translation services. The term reflects aspirational goals in language education rather than a strictly defined proficiency level.
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