perícia

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See also: pericia

Portuguese

Etymology

From Latin perītia.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /peˈɾi.si.ɐ/ , (faster pronunciation) /peˈɾi.sjɐ/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /peˈɾi.si.a/ , (faster pronunciation) /peˈɾi.sja/

  • Hyphenation: pe‧rí‧ci‧a

Noun

perícia f (plural perícias)

  1. expertise (great skill or knowledge)
    Synonym: mestria
    Antonym: imperícia
    • 2014, João Magueijo, Bifes Mal Passados: Passeios e outras catástrofes por terras de Sua Majestade, →ISBN:
      O homem puxa, inclinando-se todo para trás para empregar o peso inteiro do corpo enquanto vai manipulando os vários fios, aos quais a besta reage, obediente, às vezes saltita pelo ar mas parece que está tudo sob controle, muita é a perícia, comentamos eu e a minha companheira de viagem, cheios de apreciação, []
      The man pulls, leaning far back to employ his body's full weight while he manipulated the several strings, to which the beast reacts, obedient, at times hopping into the air, but appearing completely under his control; what mastery! my travel partner and I observe, full of appreciation
  2. a person or group of people responsible for expert analyses, such as a forensic scientist

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