aptitude

aptitud, talento

Capacidad que una persona tiene por naturaleza para aprender o hacer bien algo.

En inglés sencillo: A natural ability to learn or do something well.

• She has an aptitude for music.
• The course begins with an aptitude test.
• He showed a natural aptitude for working with numbers.

Cómo se usa: an aptitude for something (She has an aptitude for languages.); an aptitude for doing something (He showed an aptitude for solving puzzles.)

Sinónimos: talent, ability, gift, knack

Antónimos: inaptitude

Expresiones frecuentes: an aptitude test, natural aptitude, aptitude for something

idoneidad, aptitud

Cualidad de ser adecuado para un trabajo, un fin o una situación concreta.

En inglés sencillo: The quality of being right for a particular job, purpose, or situation.

• They questioned his aptitude for the role.
• The material showed little aptitude for outdoor use.
• Her aptitude for the position was carefully considered.

Cómo se usa: aptitude for something (The committee assessed his aptitude for the post.)

Sinónimos: suitability, fitness

Antónimos: unsuitability

Expresiones frecuentes: aptitude for something, particular aptitude