rare skill

[rɛər skɪl]
noun phrasepl: rare skills
habilidade rara
1. An uncommon or exceptional ability that few people possess; a talent or competence that is difficult to find or acquire
Her ability to speak seven languages fluently is a rare skill in today's job market.
Sua capacidade de falar sete idiomas fluentemente é uma habilidade rara no mercado de trabalho atual.
2. A specialized proficiency that gives someone a significant competitive advantage
Master craftsmen possess the rare skill of hand-carved woodworking.
Os mestres artesãos possuem a habilidade rara do trabalho em madeira entalhada à mão.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'rare skill' is highly valued in professional and creative fields. In Brazil, there is particular emphasis on rare skills in technology and languages. In the USA, rare skills command premium salaries and are actively sought in tech, finance, and specialized trades.
NYC Slang
dope skill / fire skill
Synonyms / Sinônimos
exceptional abilityuncommon talentspecialized expertiseunique proficiency
Antonyms / Antônimos
common skillordinary abilitywidespread talent

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
habilidade rara
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
habilidade rara / dom raro
Both terms commonly used in business and professional contexts
Portugal
competência rara / aptidão rara
Slightly more formal; 'aptidão' is preferred in academic contexts

Related Words

expertiseproficiencytalentcompetencemasterycraft

Related Idioms & Phrases

a needle in a haystack
hard to come by
worth its weight in gold
one in a million
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