Agudezas (en. Witticisms)

/aɡuˈðeθas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Anything that demonstrates intelligence or wit, whether in conversation or action.

The teacher's sharpness kept the students attentive.

Las agudezas del maestro mantuvieron a los estudiantes atentos.

Witty observations or quick and insightful responses.

He always has sharp remarks that surprise his friends.

Siempre tiene agudezas que sorprenden a sus amigos.

The quality of being sharp or pointed, metaphorically in an intellectual sense.

The sharpness he shares in his writings is admirable.

Las agudezas que comparte en sus escritos son admirables.

Derived from the adjective 'sharp', which means having a pointed end or being insightful.

to make sharp remarks

To make witty or intelligent comments.

hacer agudezas

to have sharpness

Possessing clear and insightful thinking.

tener agudeza

verbal sharpness

Use of wit and sharpness in speech.

agudeza verbal

sharp

Having a pointed end, it can also refer to an insightful thought.

agudo

mental sharpness

The ability to understand or interpret things quickly and accurately.

agudeza mental

to sharpen

To make something more intense or profound, intellectually or physically.

agudizar

Witty remark that causes laughter.

That sharp remark he made in the meeting was memorable.

Esa agudeza que soltó en la reunión fue memorable.

Quick response that leaves others surprised.

His sharpness in the conversation is what made everyone laugh.

Su agudeza en la charla fue lo que hizo que todos se rieran.