Translation
skilful
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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
Examples
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He is very skilful with his hands and fixes anything.
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We need a skilful person to negotiate the contract.
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How clever you are at playing chess!
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The most skilful players scored all the goals.
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With a skilful move, he opened the lock in seconds.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 46, lesson 2: hábil, alcohólico, bordar and 7 more words.