talento (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Talento is a noun in Spanish.

Phonetic Transcription

/talento/

Translation Options into English

1. Talent
2. Gift
3. Skill

Meaning and Usage

Talento refers to a natural aptitude or skill for something. It can denote both innate abilities and acquired skills. In the Spanish language, it is commonly used in various contexts, including arts, sports, academics, and professional abilities. It has a high frequency of use and can be found in both oral and written contexts, with slightly more prevalence in written forms, particularly in formal or artistic discussions.

Example Sentences

1. El talento de María para la música es impresionante.
   (María's talent for music is impressive.)

2. Siempre debemos incentivar el talento de nuestros hijos.
   (We should always encourage our children's talent.)

3. El concurso buscaba descubrir nuevos talentos en la actuación.
   (The contest aimed to discover new talents in acting.)

Idiomatic Expressions Involving "Talento"

While "talento" itself isn't as commonly featured directly in idiomatic expressions, it is often used in conjunction with other phrases that emphasize talent or ability. Here are a few relevant expressions:

1. Tener talento para algo.
   (To have talent for something.)

2. Ejemplo: Tengo talento para la pintura.
   (I have a talent for painting.)

3. El talento no se mide en años.
   (Talent is not measured in years.)

4. Ejemplo: Su corta edad no importa; el talento no se mide en años.
   (His young age doesn’t matter; talent is not measured in years.)

5. Talento oculto.
   (Hidden talent.)

6. Ejemplo: Descubrí su talento oculto en la danza.
   (I discovered her hidden talent in dance.)

7. Un talento natural.
   (A natural talent.)

8. Ejemplo: Él siempre ha tenido un talento natural para las matemáticas.
   (He has always had a natural talent for math.)

9. Fomentar el talento.
   (To nurture talent.)

10. Ejemplo: Es importante fomentar el talento en los jóvenes.
    (It's important to nurture talent in young people.)

Etymology

The word "talento" comes from the Latin "talentum," which referred to a unit of weight and later became metaphorically associated with a natural ability or gift, largely through the biblical parable of the talents. The notion of investing or using one's talents became an important part of Christian teachings and general discourse.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Don (gift) - Habilidad (skill) - Aptitud (aptitude)

Antonyms: - Inhabilidad (incapacity) - Torpeza (clumsiness) - Desinterés (lack of interest)