Meaning
«I have an eye for» é uma expressão em inglês que significa ter uma habilidade especial para perceber ou identificar algo com facilidade. Geralmente, é usada para descrever alguém que tem uma sensibilidade apurada ou talento em determinada área. Por exemplo, dizer «I have an eye for fashion» indica que a pessoa tem um bom senso de moda e consegue identificar o que é estiloso ou elegante.
Esse tipo de expressão é frequentemente utilizado em contextos relacionados a habilidades artísticas ou estéticas, como moda, arte ou design, mas também pode se aplicar a áreas como negócios, onde alguém pode ter um bom olho para identificar oportunidades ou talentos.
Em resumo, «I have an eye for» é uma maneira de expressar que alguém tem um talento ou habilidade especial para observar e apreciar detalhes ou qualidades específicas em algo.
Today's Sentences
- I have an eye for color.
- I have an eye for fashion.
- I have an eye for fine art.
- I have an eye for good books.
- I have an eye for strong athletes.
- Writer's Note
01
I have an eye for color.
Situation 1
I’m having trouble deciding on color palettes.
I have an eye for color.
Definitely, this one and that one.
Com certeza, este e aquele.
Really?
I never would have put those two colors together.
Eu nunca teria combinado essas duas cores.
I guess it comes from a lot of errors and mistakes from the past.
Situation 2
Hey, can I ask for some advice?
Sure.
I’m not sure if these colors go together.
I have an eye for color.
And these colors do complement each other well.
E essas cores realmente se complementam bem.
02
I have an eye for fashion.
Situation 1
I love your outfit today!
Are you going somewhere after work?
Você vai a algum lugar depois do trabalho?
I have an eye for fashion and just wanted to try this new trend.
It looks amazing on you!
I just added some sheer layers underneath.
You should try it!
Você deveria experimentar!
Situation 2
So what are your strengths?
Well, I believe that I have an eye for fashion.
We definitely appreciate that quality here since we deal with textiles.
Trends help direct the industry but the environment is changing how we approach textiles for the future.
03
I have an eye for fine art.
Situation 1
What do you think of this painting?
I love the contrast of light and dark that is suggestive of a pensive mood.
That was really insightful.
Thank you for expressing your thoughts.
Obrigado por expressar seus pensamentos.
I have an eye for fine art and enjoy these art exhibitions very much.
Situation 2
I have an eye for fine art.
And I think your collection of paintings and sculptures are exquisite.
E acho que sua coleção de pinturas e esculturas é requintada.
Thank you!
I’m so happy to hear that you’re enjoying the event.
Estou muito feliz em saber que você está gostando do evento.
Do you have a website that I can visit for updates and upcoming shows?
Of course.
It’s finessenewyork@artwork.com.
É finessenewyork@artwork.com.
04
I have an eye for good books.
Situation 1
What are you reading?
It’s a novel that I just got from the used bookstore.
Don’t you prefer buying a new book from acclaimed authors?
Well, I have an eye for good books.
And I don’t always agree with the recommendations that bookstores offer.
E nem sempre concordo com as recomendações que as livrarias oferecem.
Situation 2
I always see you reading articles.
Yea, I can never find the right book for me.
I have an eye for good books.
What kind of books do you enjoy?
Que tipo de livros você gosta?
I enjoy science and adventure fiction.
Maybe we could drop by the bookstore together.
Talvez possamos passar na livraria juntos.
05
I have an eye for strong athletes.
Situation 1
I have an eye for strong athletes.
It’s part of my job.
Faz parte do meu trabalho.
Does that mean you’re a scout?
Yes, I’m in the sports industry and scout new talent for sports teams.
That sounds like a lot of fun.
Situation 2
That player is going to gain a lot of popularity.
How do you know?
He doesn’t seem to be getting much attention now.
Ele não parece estar recebendo muita atenção agora.
I have an eye for strong athletes and I bet you that he’ll be the next star of the team.
Really? I’ll keep a tab on him.
I had no idea that you had a knack for picking out good players.
Eu não fazia ideia de que você tinha talento para escolher bons jogadores.
Writer's Note
We've learned that "having an eye" for something means that you have an ability to see detail and appreciate the details of something. Did you know that you can "Have an ear" for something? "Having an ear for something" means that you are good at hearing and repeating sounds in speech or in music.
- She's always had an ear for classical music.
- My brother has an ear for producing music.
- My parents teach Spanish at the University, they definitely have an ear for languages.
- I think I have a good ear for learning languages. Including English, I can speak Japanese, Spanish, and French fluently.
- He's my favorite stand-up comedian. His impersonations are hilarious because he has an ear for the subtleties of one's speech.