World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariesdestreza
Pronunciation / Transliteration: destreza
"Demostró gran destreza en el manejo de las herramientas."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
1 sense- 1
Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands.
"The surgeon showed great dexterity during the complex operation."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Late Middle English: from Old French dexterite or Latin dexteritas, from dexter 'right (hand)' (because the right hand is typically more skillful).
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Dexterity"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Dexterity" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
dextérité
Transliteration: dextérité
"Il a joué du piano avec une grande dextérité."
Geschicklichkeit
Transliteration: Geschicklichkeit
"Das Handwerk erfordert viel Geschicklichkeit."
destrezza
Transliteration: destrezza
"Il prestigiatore ha agito con grande destrezza."
destreza
Transliteration: destreza
"Demostró gran destreza en el manejo de las herramientas."
destreza
Transliteration: destreza
"O jogador moveu-se com muita destreza."
दक्षता
Transliteration: dakshata
"उसने बड़ी दक्षता के साथ काम पूरा किया।"
灵巧
Transliteration: língqiǎo
"她用非凡的灵巧完成了这个拼图。"
손재주
Transliteration: sonjaeju
"그는 뛰어난 손재주로 모형을 만들었다."
器用さ
Transliteration: kiyōsa
"彼女は驚くべき器用さでそれを作った。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Spanish termsExplore Nuanced Synonyms for "Dexterity"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.