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talent
[/ˈtæl.ənt/]
noun
masculine
pl: talents
talento
1.
A natural aptitude or skill in a particular area
She has a talent for playing the piano.
Ela tem um talento para tocar piano.
2.
People with special abilities or skills, especially in entertainment or sports
The agency scouts for new talent in the music industry.
A agência procura por novos talentos na indústria musical.
3.
An ancient unit of weight or currency
In biblical times, a talent was a significant measure of gold.
Nos tempos bíblicos, um talento era uma medida significativa de ouro.
NYC Slang
mad skills
Synonyms
gift
ability
aptitude
skill
flair
knack
forte
Antonyms
inability
incapacity
awkwardness
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
talento
Most common usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
talento
Standard usage with occasional colloquial 'dom' for innate ability
São Paulo
talento
Standard usage, particularly in business and entertainment contexts
Portugal
talento
Standard usage; may also use 'dom' or 'aptidão' in some contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
hidden talent
natural talent
rare talent
to have a talent for something
waste one's talent
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