competent

• Descreve uma pessoa que possui as habilidades, os conhecimentos ou a capacidade necessários para realizar algo com êxito. Também pode indicar alguém legalmente habilitado ou qualificado para determinada função.

Describes someone who has the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.

1. Having necessary skillB1formal

   Having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.

   Competente

   • She is a competent surgeon with years of experience.
   • He proved himself competent in handling complex negotiations.
   • The new employee is competent enough to manage the project alone.

   Sinônimosableaccomplishedadeptcapableefficientexpertproficientqualifiedskilledskillful

   Antônimosincapableincompetentineptunqualifiedunskilled

2. Adequate or satisfactoryB2formal

   Meeting the required standards; acceptable but not exceptional.

   Satisfatório

   • The report was competent but lacked originality.
   • Her performance was competent, though not outstanding.
   • The team delivered a competent presentation to the board.

   Sinônimosacceptableadequatedecentpassablereasonablesatisfactoryserviceablesufficient

   Antônimosdeficientinadequateincapableincompetentinferiorinsufficientunequalunfitunqualifiedunsatisfactory