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aptitud

aptitude

noun ahp-tee-TOOD Rare
Mind & Emotions Personality

Origin: From Latin aptitudo, from aptus (fit, suited).

Also means

ability

Usage Note

Aptitud refers to a natural or developed capacity for something, often used in formal or professional contexts such as job evaluations and academic assessments. Distinguish it from actitud (attitude) — a common spelling and meaning confusion for learners. The plural aptitudes appears frequently in résumés and school reports.

Examples

"Tiene una gran aptitud para los idiomas."

Natural Translation

She has a great aptitude for languages.

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