Spanish Conversation · Level 72
60 words
Spanish word
hábil
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaβil/
Meaning
- adjectiveskillful
Example
Él es hábil con las manos.
He is skillful with his hands.
More examples
Ella es muy hábil para resolver problemas.
She is very skillful at solving problems.
Core concept
Person solving a complex problem with calm precision.
Common phrases
ser hábil
be skillful
muy hábil
very skillful
hábil con las manos
skillful with one's hands
hábil para resolver problemas
skillful at solving problems
Similar words
habilidoso: Performs complex, hands-on tasks well by combining manual skill and careful thinking.
capaz: Able to perform a specific job or role when required.
competente: Fulfills assigned duties reliably to an acceptable professional standard.
diestro: Exhibits practiced, refined manual technique and confident control of tools.
Definition in Spanish
Que tiene facilidad y destreza para realizar tareas o resolver problemas, sean manuales o intelectuales.
Word origin
From Latin habilis 'easily handled', from habēre 'to have', with the suffix -il signalling suitability and evolving into Spanish to mean capable and dexterous.
Usage tips
- The written accent on á marks its stress and is required in correct spelling, so hábil should appear with the accent.