proficient

competente, abile

Capace di fare bene qualcosa grazie allo studio e alla pratica.

In inglese semplice: Able to do something well because you have learned and practised it.

• She is proficient in English.
• He became proficient at repairing bicycles.
• We need someone proficient in spreadsheet software.

Come si usa: proficient in something (She is proficient in three languages.); proficient at doing something (He is proficient at editing videos.)

Sinonimi: skilled, competent, capable

Contrari: unskilled, incompetent

Espressioni comuni: proficient in something, proficient at something, proficient user

esperto, maestro

Persona molto abile in un’attività o molto preparata in una materia.

In inglese semplice: A person who is very skilled in a particular activity or subject.

• He was a proficient in music.
• Only a proficient could repair such delicate work.
• The academy welcomed proficients in several arts.

Come si usa: a proficient in something (She was regarded as a proficient in painting.)

Sinonimi: expert, master

Contrari: beginner, novice

Espressioni comuni: a proficient in, an accomplished proficient