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technical skills

[/ˈtɛknɪkəl skɪlz/]
noun
competências técnicas
1. Practical abilities and knowledge required to perform specific tasks in a profession or field, involving specialized expertise and proficiency
She has excellent technical skills in software development.
Ela tem excelentes competências técnicas em desenvolvimento de software.
2. Expertise in operating tools, equipment, or systems related to a particular trade or industry
The electrician's technical skills were evident in his quick diagnosis of the problem.
As competências técnicas do eletricista foram evidentes em seu diagnóstico rápido do problema.
Synonyms
technical expertisetechnical knowledgetechnical proficiencyspecialized skillsprofessional skillshard skills
Antonyms
soft skillsinterpersonal skillslack of expertise

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
competências técnicas
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
habilidades técnicas
Alternative form also widely used in business contexts
Portugal
competências técnicas
Standard term in Portuguese formal and professional contexts
General Brazilian
skills técnicas
Anglicism sometimes used in tech industry

Related Idioms & Phrases

master technical skills
sharpen one's technical skills
lack technical skills
technical skill gap
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