habilidades

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“habilidades” means “skills” in Spanish (General capacities or proficiencies).

skills, abilities

Also: capabilities

Nounf (plural)A1

A close-up view of a person's hands expertly using a small, sharp chisel to carve a detailed, smooth wooden figure, showing precision and skill.

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Necesitas desarrollar tus habilidades comunicativas para el trabajo.

You need to develop your communication skills for the job.

¿Cuáles son las habilidades blandas más importantes hoy en día?

What are the most important soft skills nowadays?

Ella tiene muchas habilidades artísticas, como pintar y dibujar.

She has many artistic abilities, like painting and drawing.

Word Connections

Synonyms

destrezas (skills, dexterity)
capacidades (capacities)
talentos (talents)

Antonyms

debilidades (weaknesses)
incapacidades (inabilities)

Common Collocations

habilidades sociales – social skills
habilidades técnicas – technical skills
habilidades de liderazgo – leadership skills

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "habilidades" in Spanish:

capabilities→skills→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: habilidades

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'habilidades'?

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👥 Word Family▼

habilidad(skill, ability (singular)) — Noun

hábil(skillful, able) — Adjective

habilidoso(highly skilled, clever) — Adjective

🎵 Rhymes▼

ciudadesnavidadesfacultades

📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word *habilitas*, meaning 'aptitude' or 'fitness.' It shares roots with the English word 'ability.'

First recorded: Medieval Spanish (via Old French *habilitas*)

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: habilidadesItalian: abilità

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'habilidades' the same as 'destrezas'?

They are very similar synonyms. 'Habilidades' (abilities) is the broader term. 'Destrezas' often implies skills that require physical dexterity, practice, or specific training (like a trade or a sport), but they are often interchangeable.

How do I say 'soft skills' and 'hard skills' in Spanish?

We commonly use the phrases 'habilidades blandas' for soft skills (like communication or teamwork) and 'habilidades duras' or 'habilidades técnicas' for hard skills (like coding or accounting).