What is the Spanish word for "skillful"?

Learn how to say "skillful" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

skillful

Spanish

hábil

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Alternative translations of "skillful"

diestro
experto
capacitado
competente

Examples of how to use "skillful" in Spanish

English
He is a very skillful carpenter.
Spanish
Él es un carpintero muy hábil.
English
The chef is very skillful with knives.
Spanish
El chef es muy diestro con los cuchillos.
English
She gave a skillful answer during class.
Spanish
Ella dio una respuesta hábil durante la clase.
English
He played a skillful piece on piano.
Spanish
Él tocó una pieza habilidosa en el piano.
English
They watched the skillful artist paint quickly.
Spanish
Ellos vieron al artista diestro pintar rápidamente.

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