show capability

[/ʃoʊ kəˈpæbɪləti/]
verb phrase
demonstrar capacidade
1. to display or demonstrate one's ability to do something; to prove that one is capable of performing a task or achieving a goal
The team worked hard to show capability in developing new software solutions.
O time trabalhou duro para demonstrar capacidade no desenvolvimento de novas soluções de software.
2. to exhibit competence or skill in a particular area
She wanted to show capability in project management during the meeting.
Ela queria demonstrar capacidade em gerenciamento de projetos durante a reunião.
3. to prove that someone or something has the potential to succeed
The startup aims to show capability in competing with larger companies.
A startup pretende demonstrar capacidade em competir com empresas maiores.
In both Brazilian and American business contexts, 'show capability' is commonly used during performance evaluations, job interviews, and project presentations. In Brazil, it reflects the cultural emphasis on demonstrating competence and proving one's value within team hierarchies. In the USA, it's particularly prevalent in competitive corporate environments and startup culture where proving capability is essential for career advancement.
NYC Slang
show what you're made of; show your chops; prove yourself
Synonyms / Sinônimos
demonstrate abilityprove competenceexhibit skilldisplay talentevidence capability
Antonyms / Antônimos
show incompetencedemonstrate inabilityreveal weaknessprove incapacity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
demonstrar capacidade
most common and widely understood translation across Brazil
São Paulo
mostrar competência
often used in business and corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
exibir capacidade
slightly more informal usage
Portugal
demonstrar capacidade
same as Brazilian Portuguese, formal and standard usage

Related Words

capabilitycompetencedemonstrateabilityskillproveperformance

Related Idioms & Phrases

show one's mettle
prove one's worth
show one's hand
step up to the plate
put your best foot forward
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