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novel skill

[ˈnɒvəl skɪl]
noun phrasepl: novel skills
habilidade nova
1. A newly acquired or recently developed ability or competency that someone has not previously possessed
Learning to code was a novel skill for the marketing professional.
Aprender a programar foi uma habilidade nova para o profissional de marketing.
2. A skill that is innovative, original, or represents a new approach to accomplishing a task
The workshop taught novel skills in digital design and animation.
O workshop ensinou habilidades novas em design digital e animação.
Synonyms
new skillnewly acquired abilityemerging competencyfresh capability
Antonyms
established skilltraditional skillconventional ability

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
habilidade nova
Most common and neutral usage
Rio de Janeiro
skill nova
Often uses English term directly in informal contexts
São Paulo
competência nova
Professional/corporate context preference
Portugal
competência inovadora
Emphasizes innovation aspect

Related Idioms & Phrases

learn new tricks
pick up a new skill
master a craft
up one's game
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