hábil — meaning in English
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English meaning
- able adj Having the power, skill, resources, or opportunity to do something.
- artful adj Clever and skilful, often in a way that shows careful thought or design.
- clever adj Mentally quick, smart, and good at coming up with ideas or solving problems.
- deft adj Skillful and quick, especially with the hands.
- dexterous adj Skillful with one's hands.
- skilled adj Having a high level of ability, especially through training or experience.
Senses
hábil is used for these senses in English:
- able Gifted with skill, intelligence, knowledge, or competence. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
- artful Exhibiting or using much art or skill; dexterous; skilful.
- clever Nimble with hands or body; dexterous; skillful; adept.
- deft Quick and neat in action; skillful.
- skilled Having or showing skill; skillful.
able — full definition
- adj Having the power, skill, resources, or opportunity to do something.
- adj Skilled or competent.
artful — full definition
- adj Clever and skilful, often in a way that shows careful thought or design.
- adj Cunning or crafty, especially in getting one's own way.