talent
Translation
talent, skill, aptitude
Examples
She has a natural talent for music.
She has a natural talent for music.
The company is looking for new talent.
The company is looking for new talent.
Grammar Patterns
((a talent for -ing/sth.)) a skill for doing sth. well She has a talent for painting.
((talent)) (as a collective noun) people with ability The company is looking for new talent.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gift, skill, aptitude; Antonyms: inability
Etymology
From Latin 'talentum' (a unit of weight or money). The sense of 'natural ability' comes from the biblical parable of the talents.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'talent show' where people display their special abilities.