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"Proficient" is an adjective which is often translated as "competente", and "skilled" is an adjective which is often translated as "hábil". Learn more about the difference between "proficient" and "skilled" below.
proficient(
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fih
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shihnt
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (skilled)
a. competente
She's a very proficient stenographer, so you can speak freely.Es una taquígrafa muy competente, así que puede hablar libremente.
skilled(
skihld
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (competent)
a. hábil
Jane seemed quiet at first, but she turned out to be a skilled saleswoman.Jane parecía tímida al principio, pero resultó ser una vendedora hábil.
b. experto
He has been working for this airline for 20 years, and is now a skilled pilot.Lleva 20 años trabajando para estas aerolíneas y ya es un piloto experto.
c. diestro
He was your typical courtier, skilled with arms and versed in literature.Era el típico cortesano, diestro en las armas y versado en las letras.
a. especializado (work or worker)
Not just anybody can work in this factory. We need skilled workers.En esta fábrica no puede trabajar cualquiera. Necesitamos trabajadores especializados.
b. calificado (worker)
The garage where my brother works is looking for skilled mechanics.En el taller donde trabaja mi hermano buscan mecánicos calificados.
c. cualificado (worker) (Spain)
Regionalism used in Spain
The problem in our industry at the moment is that there is a shortage of skilled workers.En estos momentos, el problema de nuestro sector es la escasez de trabajadores cualificados.
