expert

S2 W2

BrE /ˈekspɜːt/ AmE /ˈɛkspɜrt/

noun / adjective en → es

1 PERSON [C] B1

a person who has a lot of knowledge or skill in a particular area

experto, especialista

  • an expert in something

Collocations expert on climate change · expert in computer science

  • She's an expert on the history of art.

    Ella es una experta en la historia del arte.

2 ABILITY [adj] B1

having a lot of knowledge or skill in a particular area

experto, especializado

  • be expert at doing something

Collocations expert at playing the piano · expert in mathematics

  • He's an expert at solving complex problems.

    Él es un experto en resolver problemas complejos.

3 OPINION [intransitive] B2

to give a professional opinion or advice based on knowledge and experience in a particular area

dar una opinión experta, asesorar

  • advise somebody about something

Collocations advise on financial matters · advise a client on legal issues

  • The expert advised the company to diversify its investments.

    El experto asesoró a la empresa sobre diversificar sus inversiones.

4 CERTAIN [transitive] B2

to be certain that something is true or will happen

estar seguro, considerar como cierto

  • take something as read

Collocations take it as read that · take for granted

  • We can take it as read that the meeting will start on time.

    Podemos considerar como cierto que la reunión comenzará a tiempo.

Idioms

take something for granted B2

dar algo por sentado, no valorar

  • You shouldn't take his help for granted.

    No deberías dar su ayuda por sentada.