← Back to Fala2Me

skillful

[/ˈskɪlfəl/]
adjective
hábil
1. having or showing the knowledge, ability, or training to do something well
She is a skillful surgeon.
Ela é uma cirurgiã hábil.
2. requiring or involving skill and training
Playing chess is a skillful game.
Jogar xadrez é um jogo que requer habilidade.
3. made or done with skill
The craftsman created a skillful piece of furniture.
O artesão criou uma peça de mobiliário feita com destreza.
NYC Slang
mad nice, nice with it
Synonyms
adeptexpertproficienttalentedcapablecompetentdexterous
Antonyms
unskillfulineptclumsyincompetentawkward

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
hábil
most common usage
General Brazilian
experiente
emphasizing experience
Brazil
destro
emphasizing dexterity
Portugal
hábil
standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

have a hand for something
be good with one's hands
have the gift of the gab
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →