Expertise

/ˌek.spɜːˈtiːz/

Spanish Translation

pericia

Part of Speech

  • noun

Word Forms

  • expert
  • expertly

Etymology

From French 'expertise', from expert.

Del francés 'expertise', derivado de expert.

Meanings

noun

Specialized knowledge or skill in a particular field.

Habilidad o conocimiento especializado en un campo particular.

Her expertise in data analysis is invaluable to the company.

Su pericia en el análisis de datos es invaluable para la empresa.

Example Sentences

We need to hire someone with expertise in marketing.

Necesitamos contratar a alguien con pericia en marketing.

The doctor's expertise saved the patient's life.

La pericia del médico salvó la vida del paciente.

She demonstrated her expertise during the presentation.

Ella demostró su pericia durante la presentación.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Phrases

  • area of expertise
    área de pericia
  • draw on expertise
    recurrir a la pericia
  • lack of expertise
    falta de pericia

Idioms

  • not applicable
    no aplica
  • not applicable
    no aplica
  • not applicable
    no aplica
  • not applicable
    no aplica
  • not applicable
    no aplica

Proverbs

  • not applicable
    no aplica
  • not applicable
    no aplica
  • not applicable
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  • not applicable
    no aplica
  • not applicable
    no aplica

Usage Notes

'Expertise' is generally used as an uncountable noun.

'Pericia' generalmente se usa como un sustantivo incontable.

Notes for Learners

  • Remember 'expertise' is usually uncountable; avoid 'an expertise'.

    Recuerda que 'pericia' generalmente es incontable; evita 'una pericia'.

  • Focus on building expertise in a specific area to become more valuable.

    Concéntrate en desarrollar pericia en un área específica para volverte más valioso.

  • Distinguish 'expertise' from 'experience'; expertise is deeper knowledge.

    Distingue 'pericia' de 'experiencia'; la pericia es un conocimiento más profundo.

Collocations

  • technical expertise
    pericia técnica
  • professional expertise
    pericia profesional
  • considerable expertise
    considerable pericia

Common Mistakes

  • Using 'expertises' (plural form). It's generally uncountable.

    Usar 'pericias' (forma plural). Generalmente es incontable.

  • Confusing 'expertise' with 'experience'.

    Confundir 'pericia' con 'experiencia'.

  • Omitting relevant details while explaining expertise.

    Omitir detalles relevantes al explicar la pericia.

Learning Tips

  • Use 'expertise' to highlight specific skills when applying for jobs.

    Usa 'pericia' para resaltar habilidades específicas al solicitar empleos.

  • Demonstrate your 'expertise' through practical examples in interviews.

    Demuestra tu 'pericia' a través de ejemplos prácticos en entrevistas.

  • Continuously update your knowledge to maintain your 'expertise'.

    Actualiza continuamente tus conocimientos para mantener tu 'pericia'.