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skilled

[/skɪld/]
adjective
habilidoso
1. having or showing the knowledge, ability, or training to do something well
She is a skilled surgeon with years of experience.
Ela é uma cirurgiã habilidosa com anos de experiência.
2. requiring or involving considerable knowledge or ability
Carpentry is a skilled trade.
A carpintaria é um ofício que requer habilidade.
3. demonstrating competence or expertise in a particular field
The skilled workers completed the project ahead of schedule.
Os trabalhadores qualificados completaram o projeto antes do prazo.
NYC Slang
murda (when referring to exceptional skill, e.g., 'he's murda on the court')
Synonyms
expertproficientcompetentcapabletrainedexperienced
Antonyms
unskilledincompetentinexperiencedamateuruntrained

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
habilidoso, qualificado, especializado
All three terms are commonly used; 'habilidoso' emphasizes ability, 'qualificado' emphasizes formal training or credentials
São Paulo
profissional, especializado
Often used in business and technical contexts
Portugal
qualificado, perito, capaz
'Qualificado' is more formal and commonly used in official contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

a skilled hand - uma mão hábil
skilled at/in something - hábil em algo
highly skilled - altamente qualificado
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