Destreza (en. Skill)

/desˈtɾeθa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Ability to perform an activity with skill and precision.

The pianist's dexterity amazed everyone at the concert.

La destreza de la pianista sorprendió a todos en el concierto.

Skill acquired through practice.

Dexterity in drawing improves with constant practice.

La destreza en el dibujo se mejora con la práctica constante.

Quality of those who are skilled or adept at something.

His dexterity in sports earned him a scholarship.

Su destreza en los deportes le valió una beca.

From the Latin 'dexteritia', which means 'skill' or 'dexterity'.

to have dexterity

To possess special skill in some activity or task.

tener destreza

to show dexterity

To demonstrate skill or expertise in the execution of something.

mostrar destreza

dexterity in handling

Skill to handle something correctly.

destreza en el manejo

skill

Ability to do something well.

habilidad

expertise

Knowledge or special skill in a specific field.

pericia

mastery

Extreme skill or competence in something.

maestría

manual dexterity

Special skill in the use of hands.

destreza manual

Notable style or skill in something specific.

The way he plays football shows a lot of dexterity.

La manera en que juega al fútbol tiene mucha destreza.

Mental agility or ability to solve problems.

Her dexterity in solving puzzles is admirable.

Su destreza para resolver acertijos es admirable.