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habilidad

ah-bee-lee-DAHD

nounfA1
skill?natural or learned competence,ability?the power or capacity to do something
Also:competence?general capability,talent?natural aptitude

📝 In Action

Mi hermano tiene una gran habilidad para dibujar.

A1

My brother has a great skill for drawing.

Necesitas demostrar tu habilidad antes de conseguir el trabajo.

A2

You need to show your ability before getting the job.

La habilidad de adaptarse al cambio es crucial en este campo.

B1

The ability to adapt to change is crucial in this field.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • destreza (dexterity, skill)
  • talento (talent)
  • aptitud (aptitude)

Antonyms

  • incapacidad (inability)
  • torpeza (clumsiness)

Common Collocations

  • desarrollar una habilidad – to develop a skill
  • falta de habilidad – lack of skill
  • habilidad social – social skill

💡 Grammar Points

Always Feminine

All Spanish nouns that end in -dad (like 'ciudad', 'verdad', 'habilidad') are feminine. You must always use 'la' or 'una' before them.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Gender Confusion

Mistake: "El habilidad"

Correction: La habilidad. Remember the -dad ending is a strong signal that the word is feminine.

⭐ Usage Tips

Linking Skill to Action

To say what someone is skilled at, use 'habilidad para...' (skill for...). Example: 'habilidad para cocinar' (skill for cooking).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: habilidad

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'habilidad'?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

hábil(skillful, capable (adjective)) - adjective
hábilmente(skillfully (adverb)) - adverb

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'habilidad' and 'talento'?

'Habilidad' usually refers to a skill that has been practiced and developed (like the ability to play chess), while 'talento' often suggests a natural, inborn gift or aptitude.

How do I make 'habilidad' into an adjective?

The adjective form is 'hábil' (skillful or capable). For example: 'Es un trabajador muy hábil' (He is a very skillful worker).