Habilidad (en. Ability)

/aβiliˈðad/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Ability to carry out a task or activity efficiently.
His skill in playing the piano is impressive.
Su habilidad para tocar el piano es impresionante.
Quality that allows a person to do something well.
The ability to communicate effectively is fundamental in business.
La habilidad de comunicarse efectivamente es fundamental en los negocios.
Skill acquired through practice.
She developed her skill in the kitchen over the years.
Desarrolló su habilidad en la cocina con los años.
Natural or acquired talent in a particular area.
His ability to solve mathematical problems is remarkable.
Su habilidad para resolver problemas matemáticos es notable.

Etymology

From the Latin 'habilitas', which means 'adaptability'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To have the skill
To possess the ability to carry out a specific task.
tener la habilidad
Innate skill
Ability with which one is born, without the need for learning.
habilidad innata
Manual skill
Dexterity or ability to perform tasks with the hands.
habilidad manual

Related Words

Enable
To give someone the ability or permission to do something.
habilitar
Skilled
Having the skill to do something.
habilidoso
Enabling
The action of enabling or the state of being enabled.
habilitación

Slang Meanings

To have a special gift for something.
In football, he has a talent that no one else has.
En el fútbol, tiene un talento que nadie más tiene.
To be very good at a specific activity.
She is amazing at drawing, she has incredible skill.
Ella es una crack en el dibujo, tiene una habilidad increíble.