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aptitud
/ap.tiˈtuð/
aptitude
Tiene una gran aptitud para las matemáticas.
He has a great aptitude for mathematics.
formal
Natural ability or talent to do something well.
Su aptitud para el liderazgo es evidente.
His aptitude for leadership is evident.
La empresa valora la aptitud de los candidatos.
The company values candidates' aptitude.
Often used in educational or professional contexts to describe innate skills.
Law
formal
Suitability or fitness for a particular role or purpose.
El juez evaluó la aptitud del testigo para declarar.
The judge assessed the witness's aptitude to testify.
Common in legal or administrative contexts.
Collocations
aptitud paraaptitude forevaluar la aptitudassess aptitude
Antonyms
Pro Tip
Avoid confusion with 'actitud'
'Aptitud' refers to ability, while 'actitud' means attitude. Example: 'Tiene aptitud para cantar' (ability) vs. 'Tiene una actitud positiva' (attitude).
Gold Rule
Use 'aptitud' for innate skills
Prefer 'aptitud' when describing natural talent or suitability, not acquired skills. For learned abilities, 'capacidad' is more common.
Word Origin
From Latin *aptitudo*, meaning 'fitness' or 'suitability', derived from *aptus* ('fit').
Usage Notes
In Spanish, 'aptitud' emphasizes innate ability, while 'capacidad' can refer to learned skills. 'Aptitud' is often used in formal or professional settings.
Word Breakdown
apt-
from Latin *aptus* (fit, suitable)
root-itud
suffix forming abstract nouns (e.g., 'aptitude', 'latitude')
suffixDiccionario Español-Inglés