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primary skill

[ˈpraɪ.mer.i skɪl]
nounpl: primary skills
habilidade primária
1. A fundamental or core competency that forms the foundation for other abilities or knowledge in a particular field or profession
Reading is a primary skill that students must develop in elementary school.
A leitura é uma habilidade primária que os alunos devem desenvolver na escola primária.
2. The most important or essential skill required for a specific job or task
Communication is a primary skill for any manager.
A comunicação é uma habilidade primária para qualquer gerente.
Synonyms
core skillfundamental skillessential skillbasic skillfoundational skill
Antonyms
secondary skilladvanced skillspecialized skill

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
habilidade primária
Standard term used in education and professional contexts
São Paulo
competência principal
Alternative usage in corporate training contexts
Portugal
competência primária
Preferred term in Portuguese educational and HR sectors

Related Idioms & Phrases

back to basics
learn the ropes
start from scratch
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