mis habilidades
/mis abilidades/from spelling rules
The English phrase "my skills" is translated into Spanish as mis habilidades.
This phrase refers to the practical abilities or expertise a person has developed through training or experience. You can use the phrase Poseo habilidades en [area] to say "I have skills in [area]".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the possessive adjective mis (my) and the plural noun habilidades (skills/abilities).
Which one should you use?
Mis competencias is used to refer specifically to competencies or abilities, and mis aptitudes refers to particular talents or natural abilities relevant to a specific field.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if you are very skilled at something, you might be called un hacha. Literally meaning 'an axe', it is a colloquial way to describe someone who is incredibly sharp or proficient.
- If you want to say you have a 'natural skill' or a knack for something, you can use tener mucha maña. This is an informal and very common way to describe being clever or skillful with your hands.
- While mis habilidades is common, in many Latin American professional contexts, people use mi perfil to describe the sum of their skills and experience. It literally means 'my profile' but functions as a way to talk about one's professional makeup.
Examples in context
- Poseo habilidades en gestión de proyectosI have skills in project management
- Me defiendo en informáticaI manage in computer science
- Se me da bien la músicaI'm good at music
- Debo mejorar mis habilidades.I must improve my skills.
- Tengo que demostrar mis habilidades en el trabajo.I have to demonstrate my skills at work.
- Estoy muy orgulloso de mis habilidades.I am very proud of my skills.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are discussing a job application.
- DanielNo sé si mis habilidades son suficientes.I don't know if my skills are enough.
- MaríaTienes mucha experiencia, Daniel.You have a lot of experience, Daniel.
- DanielPero quiero resaltar mis habilidades en el currículum.But I want to highlight my skills on the resume.
- MaríaYo puedo ayudarte con eso.I can help you with that.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
