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sharpen one's talents

[ˈʃɑːrpən wʌnz ˈtæləts]
verb phrase
aprimorar seus talentos
1. to improve and refine one's natural abilities or skills through practice and dedication
She decided to sharpen her talents by taking advanced music lessons.
Ela decidiu aprimorar seus talentos fazendo aulas de música avançada.
2. to develop one's innate capabilities to a higher level of proficiency
Young athletes sharpen their talents through consistent training and coaching.
Atletas jovens aprimoram seus talentos através de treinamento e coaching consistentes.
Synonyms
hone one's skillsdevelop one's abilitiesrefine one's talentspolish one's skillsimprove one's talents
Antonyms
neglect one's talentsdull one's abilitieslose one's edge

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aprimorar seus talentos / desenvolver seus dons
most commonly used across Brazil
São Paulo
aperfeiçoar seus talentos
formal and widely accepted
Rio de Janeiro
melhorar seus dons
colloquial alternative
Portugal
aperfeiçoar os seus talentos / aguçar os seus dons
formal Portuguese; 'aguçar' is more literal to 'sharpen'

Related Idioms & Phrases

put one's talents to good use
cultivate one's talents
bring out the best in oneself
reach one's potential
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