deft

deft(
dehft
)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. hábil
Even his critics praised his deft handling of the crisis.Incluso sus críticos elogiaron su hábil manejo de la crisis.
With a deft move of her feet, the soccer player dribbled past her opponent.Con un movimiento hábil de los pies, la jugadora de fútbol regateó a su contrincante.
b. diestro
Her deft fingers seem to glide over the piano keys unleashing aural delights.Sus dedos diestros parecen deslizarse sobre las teclas del piano desatando placeres auditivos.
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