Talento (en. Talent)

/taˈlento/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Natural or acquired ability to do something.
She has an exceptional talent for music.
Ella tiene un talento excepcional para la música.
Intellectual or creative capacity in a specific area.
His talent for drawing led him to study fine arts.
Su talento para el dibujo lo llevó a estudiar bellas artes.
Aptitude in an activity developed through practice or training.
Athletic talent can be cultivated from an early age.
El talento deportivo puede ser cultivado desde una edad temprana.

Etymology

From the Latin 'talentum', which means 'weight' or 'talent' in the measure of money.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have talent
to possess a special skill or ability.
tener talento
to cultivate talent
to develop or enhance someone's skill or ability.
cultivar el talento
to discover a talent
to identify a special ability in a person.
descubrir un talento

Related Words

skill
Ability to do something well.
habilidad
gift
Talent or natural ability.
dote
aptitude
Capacity or willingness to learn or perform something.
aptitud

Slang Meanings

An outstanding person in a specific activity.
That guy is a true talent in basketball.
Ese chico es un verdadero talento en el baloncesto.
Someone who stands out in their profession or art.
That actor is a rising talent in the film industry.
Ese actor es un talento en ascenso en la industria del cine.