dexterity

• Substantivo que denota habilidade física ou mental, especialmente a destreza manual e a agilidade na execução de tarefas; também pode se referir à inteligência rápida e à capacidade de resolver problemas com esperteza.

A noun referring to skill and ease in using one's hands or mental abilities, often associated with agility and coordination.

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1. Manual skillB2formal

   Skill and ease in using the hands, especially for fine or precise movements.

   Destreza manual

   • The surgeon's dexterity was remarkable during the delicate operation.
   • Playing the piano requires great finger dexterity.
   • Jewelers need excellent manual dexterity to work with tiny parts.

   Sinônimosadroitnessartistrydeftnessfacilityhandinessnimblenessskillsleight

   Antônimosawkwardnessclumsinessineptitudeineptnessmaladroitness

2. Mental agilityC1formal

   Quickness and skill in thinking, understanding, or solving problems.

   Agilidade mental

   • The chess player showed impressive mental dexterity in the final match.
   • Her verbal dexterity made her a great debater.
   • Solving complex puzzles requires both patience and intellectual dexterity.

   Sinônimosacumenastutenessclevernessingenuityquick-wittednesssharpness

   Antônimosdullnessobtusenessslownessstupidity