real capability
[/ˈrɪəl kəˈpæbɪləti/]
noun phrasepl: real capabilities
capacidade real
1. The actual, genuine ability or competence to perform a specific task or function, as opposed to theoretical or claimed ability
The company's real capability in software development was demonstrated by their successful product launch.
A capacidade real da empresa em desenvolvimento de software foi demonstrada pelo lançamento bem-sucedido do produto.
2. Practical, proven competence that can be verified and measured in concrete results
We need to assess the real capability of our team before taking on such a large project.
Precisamos avaliar a capacidade real do nosso time antes de assumir um projeto tão grande.
3. In military or strategic contexts, the actual operational capacity of a military force or system
Intelligence analysts question the real capability of the new defense system.
Analistas de inteligência questionam a capacidade real do novo sistema de defesa.
In both Brazilian and American business cultures, 'real capability' is a critical term used to distinguish between marketing claims and actual performance. In Brazil, companies often emphasize 'capacidade real' when competing for government contracts or partnerships. The phrase reflects a pragmatic approach valued in both cultures where proven results matter more than promises.
Related Idioms & Phrases
separate the wheat from the chaff - to distinguish real capability from pretense
put your money where your mouth is - to prove real capability through action
show your true colors - to reveal real capability or lack thereof
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