Astuta (en. Cunning)

/asˈtuta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Someone who acts with cunning and insight.

With her astute actions, she managed to evade the problem.

Con sus acciones astutas, logró evadir el problema.

Someone who has the ability to understand and resolve complex situations intelligently.

His astute strategy allowed him to win the game.

Su astuta estrategia le permitió ganar la partida.

It is said of a person who knows how to take advantage of opportunities in their favor.

She is an astute woman who always finds a way to get ahead.

Es una mujer astuta que siempre encuentra la manera de salir adelante.

From Latin 'astutus', meaning 'astute' or 'shrewd'.

to be astute

To act in an intelligent and shrewd manner to handle situations.

ser astuto

as cunning as a fox

Refers to someone who is very clever and astute.

astuta como un zorro

cunning

Ability to understand and resolve situations in a shrewd manner.

astucia

shrewdness

Ability to understand and judge clearly.

sagacidad

ingenuity

Ability to create or resolve things quickly and effectively.

ingenio

To have a nose for business.

That guy is astute; he always knows where to invest.

Ese chico es astuto; siempre sabe dónde invertir.

To be very crafty or skillful in conflicts.

The politician is astute; he knows how to come out ahead of criticism.

El político es astuto, sabe cómo salir airoso de las críticas.