B2 noun Neutral

بَرَاعَة

/ba.raː.ʕa/

Exceptional skill, expertness, or talent in a particular field or activity. It implies both technical mastery and creative flair.

Examples

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1

تتطلب هذه الحرفة براعة يدوية كبيرة.

This craft requires great manual dexterity.

2

يا له من لاعب، لديه براعة في المراوغة.

What a player, he has skill in dribbling.

3

يحلل النقاد براعة الكاتب في سرد الأحداث.

Critics analyze the writer's ingenuity in narrating events.

Word Family

Noun
براعة
Verb
برع
Adverb
براعةً
Adjective
بارع
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Memory Tip

Think of a 'Bar' (expert) who is so good they have 'Bara'a'.

Quick Quiz

أثبت المهندس ___ في تصميم الجسور المعقدة.

Correct!

The correct answer is: براعة

Examples

1

تتطلب هذه الحرفة براعة يدوية كبيرة.

formal

This craft requires great manual dexterity.

2

يا له من لاعب، لديه براعة في المراوغة.

informal

What a player, he has skill in dribbling.

3

يحلل النقاد براعة الكاتب في سرد الأحداث.

academic

Critics analyze the writer's ingenuity in narrating events.

4

نحن نقدر براعة الموظفين في حل المشكلات.

business

We appreciate the proficiency of employees in problem-solving.

5

تحدثت المعلمة عن براعة الطلاب في الرسم.

everyday

The teacher spoke about the students' skill in drawing.

Word Family

Noun
براعة
Verb
برع
Adverb
براعةً
Adjective
بارع

Common Collocations

براعة فائقة Superb skill
براعة لغوية Linguistic proficiency
براعة يدوية Manual dexterity
بكل براعة With all skill/mastery
شهادة براعة Certificate of proficiency

Common Phrases

براعة استهلال

Artful opening (literary term)

منقطع النظير في براعته

Unparalleled in his skill

أظهر براعته

Showed his skill

Often Confused With

بَرَاعَة vs إبداع

Ibda' is 'creativity' (making new things), while Bara'a is 'skill/mastery' (doing things expertly).

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Usage Notes

Often used in TOEFL contexts to describe the skills of historical figures or the precision of scientific methods.

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Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes use it only for arts, but it applies to science and technology too.

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Memory Tip

Think of a 'Bar' (expert) who is so good they have 'Bara'a'.

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Word Origin

From 'B-R-A' (ب-ر-ع), meaning to excel or surpass others in virtue or skill.

Grammar Patterns

Often followed by 'fi' (in) to specify the field of skill

Quick Quiz

أثبت المهندس ___ في تصميم الجسور المعقدة.

Correct!

The correct answer is: براعة

More education words

تطبيقي

B1

Relating to the practical application of a theory or science as opposed to the theoretical or abstract aspects. It describes studies or methods that solve real-world problems.

ذكاء

B1

The ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills. It is frequently discussed in IELTS regarding cognitive development, technology, and artificial intelligence.

مخرجات

B1

The results, products, or consequences of a process, particularly in education (learning outcomes) or data processing.

مجلد

B1

A single book that is part of a larger set, or a large, thick book. It can also refer to a folder in modern computing contexts.

مترجم

B1

A person who translates from one language into another, especially as a profession. In academic contexts, it refers to the intermediary between different cultural or linguistic knowledge bases.

نجاح

B1

The accomplishment of an aim or purpose. In academic contexts, it refers to reaching a specific milestone or passing an assessment.

مؤهلات

B1

Skills, qualities, or experience that make someone suitable for a particular job or activity. Usually refers to academic degrees and certifications.

ورشة

B1

A meeting at which a group of people engage in intensive discussion and activity on a particular subject or project. It also refers to a room or building in which goods are manufactured or repaired.

جامعة

B1

An educational institution designed for instruction and examination of students in many branches of advanced learning.

مقرر

B1

A program of study or a syllabus for a particular course. Vital for IELTS listening section 3 and speaking Part 1 about studies.

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