Pericia (en. Expertise)

/peˈɾiθja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Technical ability or skill acquired through experience.

Her expertise in the kitchen allowed her to prepare an exquisite banquet.

Su pericia en la cocina le permitió preparar un banquete exquisito.

In-depth knowledge of a particular topic.

The engineer's expertise was crucial in solving the structural problem.

La pericia del ingeniero fue crucial para resolver el problema estructural.

Experience in carrying out a job or activity.

Expertise in handling tools is vital in construction.

La pericia en el manejo de herramientas es vital en la construcción.

From Latin 'peritia', which means skill or experience.

Technical expertise

Specialized knowledge or skill in a technical subject.

pericia técnica

Professional expertise

Demonstrated skill and competence in the workplace.

pericia profesional

Forensic expertise

Examination or evaluation conducted by an expert to provide evidence in a trial.

pericia judicial

Experience

Knowledge acquired through practice in a specific field.

experiencia

Skill

Ability to do something well.

habilidad

Dexterity

Agility and precision in a job or activity.

destreza

Colloquial use to refer to someone very good at something.

That person has a lot of expertise with cars; he always fixes the problems.

Esa persona tiene mucha pericia con los coches, siempre arregla los problemas.

Having 'expertise' in a subject may refer to being an expert or a very enthusiastic amateur.

He's a photography whiz; he always takes his camera everywhere.

Es un perico de la fotografía, siempre lleva su cámara a todos lados.