/ˈaβil/
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Translation
skilful
Word origin
From Latin habilis ('handy, apt'), from habere ('to have, to hold'). The same root gives English 'able' and 'ability'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- habilis
- English cognates
- able, ability
Grammar
Masc pluralhábiles
Examples
cualquier .
He is very skilful with his hands and fixes anything.
negociar .
We need a skilful person to negotiate the contract.
¡ !
How clever you are at playing chess!
marcaron .
The most skilful players scored all the goals.
, cerradura .
With a skilful move, he opened the lock in seconds.
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