How to Say "dexterity" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “dexterity” is “destreza” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El carpintero maneja las herramientas con gran destreza.
The carpenter handles the tools with great skill.
Ella tiene mucha destreza para resolver acertijos matemáticos.
She has a lot of dexterity for solving mathematical puzzles.
Adquirir esta destreza requiere años de práctica constante.
Acquiring this skill requires years of constant practice.
Gender check
Destreza is a feminine noun. Always use 'la' or 'una' and make sure any describing words end in 'a' (e.g., 'mucha destreza').
Connecting to actions
When saying what you are skilled 'at', use the preposition 'para' followed by a noun or a verb in its base form (e.g., 'destreza para el baile' or 'destreza para bailar').
Confusing with 'Derecha'
Mistake: “Tengo mucha derecha en los deportes.”
Correction: Tengo mucha destreza en los deportes. 'Derecha' means the right side/hand, while 'destreza' means the talent or skill itself.
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