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    Hábil (en. Skilled)

    /aˈβil/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Someone who has an ease for doing something.
    He is a skillful player who handles the ball with great skill.
    Es un jugador hábil que maneja el balón con gran destreza.
    Someone who is cunning or clever.
    His plan was so skillful that no one noticed.
    Su plan fue tan hábil que nadie se dio cuenta.
    A person who stands out in their work for their skill.
    As a lawyer, he is very skillful in negotiations.
    Como abogado, es muy hábil en la negociación.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'habilis', which means 'capable' or 'suitable'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be skillful at something
    To have a special talent or ability to carry out an activity.
    ser hábil para algo
    skillful with words
    Capable of expressing oneself effectively and convincingly.
    hábil en palabras
    quick and skillful
    To perform an action quickly and with skill.
    rápido y hábil

    Related Words

    skill
    The ability to perform something effectively.
    habilidad
    skillful
    Someone who has skill or dexterity in an activity.
    habilidoso
    enabling
    The action of enabling or training someone.
    habilitación

    Slang Meanings

    A person who gets what they want through cunning.
    That guy is very skillful; he always finds a way to get ahead.
    Ese chico es muy hábil, siempre encuentra la forma de salir adelante.
    Someone who knows how to handle themselves well in complicated situations.
    In negotiations, it's better to have someone skillful who knows what to do.
    En la negociación, es mejor tener a alguien hábil que sepa qué hacer.