Have a hidden talent Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhɪdən/ /ˈtæɫənt

HAV-uh HID-uhn TAL-uhnt

UK

hæv/ /æɪ/ /hˈɪdən/ /tˈælənt

hav-uh HID-uhn TAL-uhnt

Definition

To be able to do something very well that most people don't know about; a special ability that is not obvious to others.

Usage & Nuances

This phrase is neutral and commonly used when someone surprises others with a skill they didn't know about. Typical collocations: 'discover you have a hidden talent,' 'reveal a hidden talent.' Often used in both casual and formal contexts.

• Spanish: tener un talento oculto
• Portuguese (BR): ter um talento escondido
• Portuguese (PT): ter um talento escondido
• Chinese (Simplified): 有隐藏的才能
• Chinese (Traditional): 有隱藏的才能
• Hindi: छुपी हुई प्रतिभा होना
• Arabic: يمتلك موهبة خفية
• Bengali: গোপন প্রতিভা থাকা
• Russian: иметь скрытый талант
• Japanese: 隠れた才能がある
• Vietnamese: có tài năng tiềm ẩn
• Korean: 숨겨진 재능이 있다
• Turkish: gizli bir yeteneği olmak
• Urdu: چھپی ہوئی صلاحیت ہونا
• Indonesian: memiliki bakat tersembunyi

Example Sentences

She has a hidden talent for painting beautiful pictures.

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Do you have a hidden talent that no one knows about?

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Many people have a hidden talent they discover later in life.

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Turns out, Carlos has a hidden talent for magic tricks!

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You never know—you might have a hidden talent waiting to be discovered.

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After a few drinks, Mark finally let us see that he has a hidden talent for singing old rock songs.

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