How to Say "skilful" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “skilful” is “talentoso” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mi hermano es un artista muy talentoso.
My brother is a very talented artist.
Buscamos a alguien talentoso para el equipo de diseño.
We are looking for someone talented for the design team.
A pesar de ser tan talentoso, siempre practica todos los días.
Despite being so talented, he always practices every day.
Matching the Person
Because this is an adjective, the ending changes to match who you are talking about. Use 'talentoso' for a man and 'talentosa' for a woman.
Using with 'Ser'
Always use the verb 'ser' (to be) with this word because talent is considered a permanent characteristic or quality of a person's identity.
The 'O' to 'A' Swap
Mistake: “Maria es muy talentoso.”
Correction: Maria es muy talentosa. (You must change the 'o' to 'a' when describing a female.)
Ser vs. Tener
Mistake: “Él tiene talentoso.”
Correction: Él es talentoso or Él tiene talento. (You 'are' talented, but you 'have' talent.)
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