habilidad
skill
noun ah-bee-lee-DAHD Less Common
Origin: From Latin habilitas, from habilis (handy, able).
Also means
ability
Usage Note
Habilidad emphasizes a practical, learned skill or dexterity, more specific than the broader capacidad (capacity/ability). The phrase habilidades blandas (soft skills) is widely used in professional contexts. Note that habilidoso means 'skillful' or 'handy', a useful derived adjective.
Examples
"Tiene una gran habilidad para los idiomas."
Natural Translation
She has a great skill for languages.
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