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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
adept
expert
proficient
talented
capable
competent
dexterous
Antonyms
unskillful
inept
clumsy
incompetent
awkward
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
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