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perform skillfully

[/pərˈfɔːrm ˈskɪlfəli/]
verb phrase
executar com habilidade
1. to carry out or accomplish a task, action, or performance with expertise, proficiency, and dexterity
The surgeon performed skillfully during the complex operation.
O cirurgião executou com habilidade durante a operação complexa.
2. to display technical ability and mastery in the execution of an artistic or athletic activity
The pianist performed skillfully at the concert last night.
A pianista executou com habilidade no concerto da noite passada.
NYC Slang
pull it off like a pro / work it
Synonyms
execute expertlyaccomplish adeptlycarry out proficientlydemonstrate masteryexhibit expertise
Antonyms
perform clumsilybunglebotchfumbleexecute poorly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
executar com habilidade / executar com maestria
Most common usage in everyday and professional contexts
Rio de Janeiro
fazer com jogo de cintura / executar com destreza
Informal colloquial usage
São Paulo
executar com competência / realizar com perícia
More formal business and technical contexts
Portugal
executar com perícia / realizar com destreza
Formal and literary usage preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

nail it
pull off
do something to perfection
show one's mettle
demonstrate prowess
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