Abilidad (en. Ability)

abi-li-dad

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Ability or skill to do something.
He has a great ability in music.
Mayroon siyang malaking abilidad sa musika.
The power or capacity to decide or act.
The teacher's ability to communicate is important.
Ang abilidad ng guro na makipag-ugnayan ay mahalaga.
The capacity to achieve a specific goal or result.
Her ability to speak in front of many people is impressive.
Ang kanyang abilidad sa pagsasalita sa harap ng maraming tao ay kahanga-hanga.

Etymology

from the Spanish word 'habilidad'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have an ability
to have skill or capability
magkaroon ng abilidad
to show ability
to express capability in a specific field
ipakita ang abilidad

Related Words

skill
A level of proficiency or capability in a particular task.
kasanayan
wisdom
Knowledge and skills gained from experience or learning.
karunungan
talent
Natural ability or skill in a particular field.
talento

Slang Meanings

skill or talent
His ability to sing is truly impressive.
Ang abilidad niya sa pag-awit ay talagang kahanga-hanga.
talent
He has a talent for playing basketball, as if he’s a pro!
May abilidad siya sa paglalaro ng basketball, parang pro na!
sophisticated ability
Wow, his ability in programming is like a wizard!
Grabe, ang abilidad niya sa programming, parang wizard!