talented
gb/tˈæləntɪd/ us/tˈæləntɪd/
B1
Inglês
Acepções
0 acepção
adjective
B1
property
1
having a natural skill
If you are talented, you are naturally good at something.
Padrão de uso:
[someone] is talented (at/in [activity/field])
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use *talented* as a noun (it is usually an adjective). Say “a talented person,” not “a talented.” Also, use “talented at/in,” not “talented of.”
Sinônimos
gifted (Often suggests an especially strong, inborn ability.)
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skilled (Emphasizes ability developed through training and practice.)
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able (More general; does not necessarily imply special talent.)
Antônimos
untalented (Not having a natural ability for something.)
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unskilled (Lacking skill, often due to little training or experience.)
Colocações
highly talented
|naturally talented
|extremely talented
|very talented
|talented musician
|talented artist
|talented writer
|talented student
|talented athlete
|a talented team
Temas
education
|work
|arts
|sports
Exemplos
- She’s talented at playing the piano and started performing when she was ten.
- The company is trying to hire talented engineers who can solve complex problems.
- He’s a talented speaker, so he often represents the team in meetings.
Exemplos para estudantes
- My sister is very talented.
- He is talented at math.
Gramática
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talented
AFI
GB/tˈæləntɪd/
US/tˈæləntɪd/
Sílabas e tonicidade
tal - en - ted (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (tal)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: talented
Expressões
highly talented
1/hˈaɪli tˈæləntɪd/
fixed phrase
very talented person
Very talented.
Exemplos
- They recruited highly talented designers for the new project.
- She’s highly talented, but she stays humble about her success.
- The school offers scholarships to highly talented young musicians.
multi-talented
1/mˈʌlti tˈæləntɪd/
fixed phrase
talented in many areas
Good at many different things.
Exemplos
- She’s a multi-talented performer who sings, dances, and acts.
- The festival showcased multi-talented artists from around the world.
- He’s multi-talented, so the team uses him in several roles.
naturally talented
1/nˈæt͡ʃɚəli tˈæləntɪd/
fixed phrase
talented without much training
Good at something from birth; it feels easy.
Exemplos
- He’s naturally talented at drawing, even though he’s never had lessons.
- She’s naturally talented, but she still practices every day to improve.
- The coach said the new player is naturally talented and learns quickly.