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Conocimiento y Comprensión - Expertise

Explora los modismos en inglés sobre la experiencia con ejemplos como "coger el truco" y "los trucos del oficio".

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English idioms related to Knowledge & Understanding
to [get] the hang of {sth}

to learn how something works or how to use it

pillarle el truco, cogerle el tranquillo

pillarle el truco, cogerle el tranquillo

Ex: It took me a few days to get the hang of the new software. 
to [know] {one's} stuff

to be very knowledgeable about or skillful in a particular field of work

saber lo suyo, dominar su campo

saber lo suyo, dominar su campo

Ex: You can tell the new mechanic really knows his stuff. 
[show|teach] {sb} the ropes

to show or teach someone how a particular job or task is done

enseñarle cómo va todo, enseñarle los entresijos

enseñarle cómo va todo, enseñarle los entresijos

Ex: On my first day, Carla showed me the ropes. 
to [know] the ropes

to have a good knowledge or understanding about how to do something or how something works

saber cómo va todo, conocer los entresijos

saber cómo va todo, conocer los entresijos

Ex: Don't worry, Sam knows the ropes and can handle the shift. 
to [learn] the ropes

to become acquainted with or knowledgeable about how to do a certain job or task

aprender cómo va todo, aprender los entresijos

aprender cómo va todo, aprender los entresijos

Ex: It took her a few weeks to learn the ropes at the new job. 
old hand
old hand
[Sustantivo]

(of a person) having extensive knowledge about or a lot of experience in a particular activity or job

veterano, curtido en el oficio

veterano, curtido en el oficio

Ex: Don't worry about the negotiations; Lisa is an old hand at this. 
a nose for {sth}

one's ability to find things of a particular type to suit one's needs

tener olfato para algo, tener buen ojo para algo

tener olfato para algo, tener buen ojo para algo

Ex: She has a nose for bargains and always finds the best deals. 
(strong|strongest) suit

something that one is exceptionally good at

punto fuerte, lo que mejor se le da

punto fuerte, lo que mejor se le da

Ex: Public speaking has never been my strong suit. 
past master
past master
[Sustantivo]

an expert in a particular field with a great deal of experience

maestro consumado, experto veterano

maestro consumado, experto veterano

Ex: She's a past master at handling difficult clients. 
to [turn] {one's} hand to {sth}

to start something, such as an activity, field of study, etc., in an skillful way

meterse en algo y hacerlo bien, probar algo con soltura

meterse en algo y hacerlo bien, probar algo con soltura

Ex: After years in finance, she turned her hand to teaching and was excellent at it. 
to [carry] a tune

to produce correct musical sounds by one's voice

cantar afinado, entonar bien

cantar afinado, entonar bien

Ex: I love singing, but I can't carry a tune. 
jack of all trades

a person who is competent in many different tasks

todoterreno, persona multiusos

todoterreno, persona multiusos

Ex: Leo is a jack of all trades; he can fix cars, build shelves, and design websites. 
of the first water

(of a person) with exceptional skill or talent in a particular area or field, to the point of being considered an example of excellence

maestro de primera fila, figura de primer nivel

maestro de primera fila, figura de primer nivel

Ex: She is a pianist of the first water, admired by musicians everywhere. 
worth {one's} salt

used to describe a competent person who performs their job well and is deserving of respect and the compensation they receive

competente de verdad, que se precie

competente de verdad, que se precie

Ex: Any lawyer worth her salt would have checked that clause first. 
to [know] what [is] what

to have a clear understanding or knowledge of a situation or matter

saber de qué va la cosa, tener claro cómo están las cosas

saber de qué va la cosa, tener claro cómo están las cosas

Ex: Ask Elena before you sign anything; she knows what is what. 
to [know] {one's} onions

to have a great deal of information regarding a particular subject

saber mucho del tema, dominar el asunto

saber mucho del tema, dominar el asunto

Ex: Ask Priya about the tax rules; she knows her onions. 
to [keep] {one's} hand in

to practice or engage in an activity only to maintain a skill or ability

mantener la práctica, no perder la práctica

mantener la práctica, no perder la práctica

Ex: She still paints on weekends to keep her hand in. 
tricks of the trade

a set of techniques that are only shared among members of a particular profession

trucos del oficio, secretos del oficio

trucos del oficio, secretos del oficio

Ex: The senior baker taught me a few tricks of the trade. 
to [play] by ear

to have the ability to play music by listening to it and recreating the sounds and melodies without relying on sheet music or written notation

tocar de oído, tocar sin partitura

tocar de oído, tocar sin partitura

Ex: She never learned to read music, but she can play almost any song by ear. 
to [have] Van Gogh's ear for {sth}

to be exceptionally talented and naturally skilled in a particular area

tener un talento natural para algo, tener un don para algo

tener un talento natural para algo, tener un don para algo

Ex: Maya has Van Gogh's ear for color; every room she decorates looks alive. 
to [get|have] the basics (down|straight|right)

to have the fundamental knowledge or skills that is required

tener claros los fundamentos, tener la base bien asentada

tener claros los fundamentos, tener la base bien asentada

Ex: Before you try advanced coding, make sure you have the basics down. 
to [have] a way with {sb/sth}

to have a natural talent in dealing with a particular type of people or things

tener mano con, saber tratar con

tener mano con, saber tratar con

Ex: She has a way with children, even the shy ones. 
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