hábil

hábil(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. skillful
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
En el verano me volví muy hábil en la piscina.I became skillful at swimming during the summer.
b. skilful
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
La gente se apiñó fuera de la librería para comprar la novela más reciente del hábil escritor.People crowded outside the bookstore to buy the skilful writer's newest novel.
c. skilled
Messi es un jugador extremadamente hábil.Messi is an extremely skilled soccer player.
d. good
Mi hermano fue admitido al conservatorio porque es tan hábil para tocar el violoncelo.My brother was accepted to the conservatory because he's so good at playing the cello.
a. clever
Es muy hábil para negociar y siempre obtiene lo que desea.She's a clever negotiator and always get what she wants.
a. working
Los documentos le deberían llegar dentro de tres días hábiles.You should receive the documents within three working days.
b. work
Mañana no es un día hábil, así que por favor regresa la semana que viene.Tomorrow is not a work day, so please come back next week.
a. competent
Es un juez hábil en asuntos laborales.He is a judge competent in labor matters.
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