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"Knowledge" is a noun which is often translated as "el conocimiento", and "skills and abilities" is a phrase which is often translated as "destrezas y capacidades". Learn more about the difference between "knowledge" and "skills and abilities" below.
knowledge(
na
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lihj
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (awareness)
a. el conocimiento (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I didn't have any knowledge of the situation.No tenía conocimiento de la situación.
a. los conocimientos (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
His knowledge of German is very basic.Sus conocimientos de alemán son muy básicos.
3. (erudition)
a. el saber (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The acquisition of knowledge was the professor's only aim in life.La adquisición del saber era el único objetivo en la vida del profesor.
b. la sabiduría (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
We were impressed by the candidate's knowledge and professionalism.Nos quedamos impresionados por la sabiduría y el profesionalismo del candidato.
skills and abilities(
skihlz
uhn
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bih
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lih
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diz
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. destrezas y capacidades
Your skills and abilities include your natural capabilities and the knowledge you’ve acquired through experience and training.Las destrezas y capacidades incluyen las habilidades naturales y los conocimientos adquiridos a través de la experiencia y la capacitación.
