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trained

[/treɪnd/]
adjective/verb (past participle)
treinado
1. Having received instruction or practice in a skill or subject
She is a trained professional in her field.
Ela é uma profissional treinada em sua área.
2. Taught an animal to perform specific behaviors or commands
The trained dog responded immediately to the whistle.
O cão treinado respondeu imediatamente ao apito.
3. Developed or conditioned through practice or exercise
His trained eye could spot the finest details.
Seu olho treinado podia detectar os menores detalhes.
Synonyms
skilledqualifiedexperiencedpracticedinstructed
Antonyms
untrainedunskilledinexperiencedunprepared

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
treinado
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
treinado
Standard usage, may use 'capacitado' in formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
treinado
Standard usage, casual speech preferred
Portugal
treinado
Standard usage; 'preparado' also commonly used

Related Idioms & Phrases

trained eye - the ability to notice details or recognize quality
trained professional - someone with formal credentials and experience
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