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present ability

[ˈprɛzənt əˈbɪləti]
noun phrasepl: present abilities
capacidade atual
1. The current skill, competence, or capacity to do something at the present time
Given his present ability, he can complete the task within two weeks.
Dada sua capacidade atual, ele pode completar a tarefa em duas semanas.
2. In legal or contractual contexts, the existing capacity to perform obligations or fulfill requirements
The contractor must demonstrate present ability to deliver the project on schedule.
O contratante deve demonstrar capacidade atual de entregar o projeto conforme programado.
Synonyms
current abilityexisting capacitypresent capacityactual ability
Antonyms
future abilitypotential abilitylack of abilityincapacity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
capacidade atual
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
capacidade presente
Formal/technical contexts
Portugal
capacidade presente
Preferred in European Portuguese, especially legal documents

Related Idioms & Phrases

to the best of one's ability
within one's present ability
beyond present ability
present ability to pay
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