Hábiles (en. Skilled)

/aˈβiles/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
One who has skills or abilities to carry out a task.
He is a skilled player who knows how to evade his opponents.
Es un jugador hábil que sabe cómo eludir a sus oponentes.
It refers to people who are resourceful or shrewd.
His ability to solve problems makes him very capable in his job.
Su habilidad para resolver problemas lo hace muy hábil en su trabajo.
One who possesses a special talent for certain activities.
Since he was a child, he showed to be skilled at playing the guitar.
Desde pequeño mostró ser hábil para tocar la guitarra.

Etymology

From Latin 'habilis', which means 'able' or 'capable of doing something'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

crafty as a fox
It refers to someone who is very clever or ingenious.
hábil como un zorro

Related Words

skill
Ability or skill to do something.
habilidad
incompetent
One who does not have sufficient skill or competence.
incompetente

Slang Meanings

It refers to someone who is very shrewd in business.
That guy is very shrewd; he always finds a way to win more.
Ese tipo es muy hábil, siempre encuentra la forma de ganar más.
Description of a person who knows how to deceive well.
Don't trust him; he is very skilled at manipulating people.
No te fíes de él, es muy hábil para manipular a la gente.