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visible ability

[ˈvɪzəbəl əˈbɪləti]
noun phrasepl: visible abilities
capacidade visível
1. A skill, talent, or competence that is apparent, observable, or evident to others
Her visible ability in mathematics impressed all the teachers.
Sua capacidade visível em matemática impressionou todos os professores.
2. A demonstrated talent or proficiency that is clearly demonstrated through actions or results
The athlete's visible ability on the field earned him a professional contract.
A capacidade visível do atleta no campo lhe rendeu um contrato profissional.
Synonyms
evident skillapparent talentdemonstrated competenceobservable proficiencymanifested ability
Antonyms
hidden abilitylatent talentconcealed skillundeveloped potential

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
capacidade visível
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
capacidade visível
Standard European Portuguese usage
São Paulo
dom aparente
Alternative colloquial usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

wear one's heart on one's sleeve
show one's true colors
put one's best foot forward
let one's talents shine through
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