qualified professional

[ˈkwɒlɪfaɪd prəˈfɛʃənəl]
noun phrasepl: qualified professionals
profissional qualificado
1. a person who has obtained the necessary education, training, credentials, and experience to perform a specific job or profession competently
You should hire a qualified professional to handle the electrical work in your home.
Você deve contratar um profissional qualificado para realizar o trabalho elétrico em sua casa.
2. someone who meets the legal or professional requirements to practice in a particular field
A qualified professional in accounting must have passed the CPA exam.
Um profissional qualificado em contabilidade deve ter aprovado o exame de CPA.
In Brazil, there is significant emphasis on formal qualifications and credentials (diplomas, certifications) due to regulatory requirements in many sectors. The phrase 'profissional qualificado' carries weight in hiring and professional contexts. In the USA, employers increasingly value both formal qualifications and practical experience, often using background checks and reference verification alongside credential review.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
certified professionallicensed professionalcompetent professionalskilled workertrained specialist
Antonyms / Antônimos
amateurunqualified workerinexperienced personunlicensed practitioner

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
profissional qualificado
standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
profissional especializado
emphasis on specialization is common in business context
Portugal
profissional qualificado
same as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'profissional competente'

Related Words

credentialscertificationexpertisecompetencyprofessional development

Related Idioms & Phrases

a pro in the field
knows their stuff
has the chops
seasoned professional
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