Hábil (en. Skilled)

/ˈaβil/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Refers to the ability or skill to perform an activity.

He is a skilled expert in carpentry.

Es un experto hábil en la carpintería.

Ability to solve problems effectively.

She is very skilled in negotiation.

Ella es muy hábil en la negociación.

Mental or physical agility to adapt to various situations.

The player is skilled and moves quickly on the field.

El jugador es hábil y se mueve rápidamente por el campo.

From Latin 'habilis', which means 'easy to do, capable'.

skilled in hands

Refers to someone who has manual dexterity.

hábil en manos

to be skilled with words

Indicates that someone knows how to express themselves clearly and persuasively.

ser hábil con las palabras

to have a skilled character

Describes a person who is clever and knows how to handle situations.

tener un carácter hábil

skill

Innate or acquired ability to carry out an activity.

habilidad

skillful

Someone who has skill, capable of doing something with dexterity.

habilidoso

qualification

Action of enabling, training, or preparing someone for a purpose.

habilitación

To be shrewd in business.

That strategy is very skillful for increasing sales.

Esa estrategia es muy hábil para aumentar las ventas.

To have a lot of practice in a sport or activity.

He is a skillful player, always scoring points.

Es un jugador hábil, siempre anotando puntos.