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versatile abilities
[vər-ˈsa-təl ə-ˈbi-lə-tēz]
noun phrase
feminine
pl: versatile abilities
capacidades versáteis
1.
A range of diverse skills or talents that can be applied to different tasks or situations
Her versatile abilities in both art and science made her an ideal candidate for the interdisciplinary project.
Suas capacidades versáteis tanto em arte quanto em ciência a tornaram uma candidata ideal para o projeto interdisciplinar.
2.
The capacity to adapt and perform competently in multiple roles or contexts
The athlete's versatile abilities allowed him to excel in multiple sports.
As capacidades versáteis do atleta permitiram que ele se destacasse em múltiplos esportes.
NYC Slang
jack of all trades
Synonyms
multifaceted skills
diverse talents
varied competencies
adaptable skills
Antonyms
limited skills
specialized ability
narrow expertise
one-dimensional talents
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
capacidades versáteis
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
habilidades versáteis
Alternative term, slightly more formal
São Paulo
competências versáteis
More technical/professional context
Portugal
capacidades polivalentes
Preferred in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
wear multiple hats
have many strings to one's bow
be a Renaissance person
multi-talented
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