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adroit

/əˈdɹɔɪt/

Meanings
adjective

Diestro, hábil

Deft, dexterous, or skillful.

Examples :

"The surgeon was known for her adroit handling of delicate instruments during the operation. "
La cirujana era conocida por su manejo diestro de instrumentos delicados durante la operación.
ability quality character achievement

Related Words

Illustration skillful

skillful adjective

/ˈskɪl.fəl/

Hábil, experto

"The skillful carpenter built a beautiful table. "

El carpintero hábil construyó una mesa hermosa.

Illustration bil

bil numeral

/bɪl/

Mil millones

"The company's estimated revenue for the next year is $2 bil. "

Los ingresos estimados de la empresa para el próximo año son de $2 mil millones.

Illustration delicate

delicate noun

/ˈdɛlɪkət/

Lencería

"She carefully handled the delicate, lace-trimmed lingerie. "

Manejó con cuidado la delicada lencería con adornos de encaje.

Illustration the

the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

Cuanto más...más

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

Cuanto más pienso en ello, más débil parece.

Illustration handling

handling noun

/ˈhændlɪŋ/

Manipulación, manejo, tratamiento

"The careful handling of fragile ornaments is important to avoid breaking them. "

El manejo cuidadoso de los adornos frágiles es importante para evitar que se rompan.

Illustration operation

operation noun

/ˌɒpəˈɹeɪʃən/ /ˌɑpəˈɹeɪʃən/

Funcionamiento, operación

"The operation of the new coffee machine is quite simple. "

El funcionamiento de la nueva cafetera es bastante sencillo.

Illustration surgeon

surgeon noun

/ˈsɜːdʒən/ /ˈsɝdʒən/

Cirujano

"The surgeon refused to operate because the patient was her son."

El cirujano se negó a operar porque el paciente era su hijo.

Illustration instruments

instruments noun

/ˈɪnstɹəmənts/

Instrumentos musicales

"The violinist was a master of her instrument."

La violinista era una maestra de su instrumento.

Illustration deft

deft adjective

/dɛft/

Diestro, hábil

"He assembled it in one fluid, deft motion."

Lo armó con un movimiento fluido y diestro.

Illustration dexterous

dexterous adjective

/ˈdɛkstɹəs/

Diestro, hábil

"The surgeon was very dexterous, quickly and precisely sewing up the patient's wound. "

El cirujano era muy diestro, cosiendo la herida del paciente de forma rápida y precisa.

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during verb

/ˈdjɔː.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈdʒɔːɹɪŋ/ /ˈd(j)ʊɚ.ɪŋ/

Durar, perdurar

"The storm during all night. "

La tormenta duró toda la noche.

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known verb

/nəʊn/ /noʊn/

Saber, conocer

"He knew something terrible was going to happen."

Sabía que algo terrible iba a suceder.