literate

• Descreve uma pessoa que sabe ler e escrever, ou alguém bem instruído e conhecedor de uma determinada área.

Describes someone who is able to read and write, or someone who is well-educated or knowledgeable in a particular field.

1. Able to read and writeB1formal

   Having the ability to read and write in a language.

   Alfabetizado

   • The program aims to make all children literate by age ten.
   • She is literate in both English and Spanish.
   • Being literate is essential for modern life.

   Sinônimoslettered

   Antônimosilliterate

2. Versed in literatureB2formal

   Having a deep knowledge of literature; well-read in literary works.

   Versado em literatura

   • He is a highly literate person who enjoys classic novels.
   • The professor is literate in Shakespearean drama.
   • She comes from a literate family that values books.

   Sinônimosbookishcultivatedculturederuditelearnedletteredscholarly

3. Knowledgeable in a fieldB2formal

   Having knowledge or competence in a particular area or subject.

   Competente

   • She is computer literate and can code in several languages.
   • He is financially literate and manages his investments well.
   • The candidate is politically literate and understands current issues.

   Sinônimosconversanteducatedexpertknowledgeableproficientskilledsophisticatedversed

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa que sabe ler e escrever; também pode indicar alguém instruído ou culto.

A noun referring to a person who is able to read and write.

1. A person who can read and writeB1formal

   An individual who has the ability to read and write proficiently.

   Pessoa alfabetizada

   • The program aims to help every adult become a literate.
   • In ancient times, literates were highly respected in society.
   • The census counted the number of literates in the region.

   Antônimosanalphabetilliteratenonreader