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habilidade — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • ability noun The capacity or power to do something.
  • craft noun Skill in making something by hand, especially using traditional or artistic techniques.
  • cunning adjective Clever in a sly or deceptive way, skilled at getting what you want through trickery.
  • ease noun The quality of being simple or effortless.
  • feature noun A distinctive or noticeable part or quality of something.
  • skill noun An ability to do something well, usually gained through learning or practice.

Senses

habilidade is used for these senses in English:

  • ability (uncountable) The quality or state of being able; capacity to do or of doing something; having the necessary power. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]
  • ability (countable) A skill or competence in doing; mental power; talent; aptitude. [First attested in the early 17th century.]
  • craft Ability, skilfulness, especially skill in making plans and carrying them into execution; dexterity in managing affairs, adroitness, practical cunning; ingenuity in constructing, dexterity [9th century].
  • cunning Practical knowledge or experience; aptitude in performance; skill, proficiency; dexterity.
  • ease Lack of difficulty; the ability to do something easily.
  • feature (computing) A beneficial capability of a piece of software.
  • skill A capacity to do something well; a technique, an ability, usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities that are regarded as innate.

ability — full definition

  1. noun The capacity or power to do something.
  2. noun A particular skill or talent.

craft — full definition

  1. noun Skill in making something by hand, especially using traditional or artistic techniques.
  2. noun A trade or occupation requiring skilled manual work.
  3. noun A boat, ship, aircraft, or spacecraft (used for vessels generally).
  4. noun Cleverness or cunning used to deceive or manipulate.
  5. verb To make or produce something with skill and care.

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