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    Astuto (en. Cunning)

    /as'tuto/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    One who has cunning.
    The clever fox managed to evade its pursuers.
    El astuto zorro logró evadir a sus perseguidores.
    Skillful in deception or manipulation.
    His cunning strategy allowed him to win the game.
    Su astuta estrategia le permitió ganar el juego.
    One who acts cleverly to achieve what they want.
    He is a shrewd negotiator who always seeks the best deal.
    Es un astuto negociador que siempre busca el mejor trato.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'astutus', meaning skillful or clever.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sly as a fox
    It is used to describe someone who is very clever and knows how to get their way.
    astuto como un zorro
    to have the cunning to
    It means having the intelligence or cunning enough to do something.
    tener la astucia de
    to be astute in business
    It refers to someone who is skilled in negotiations or making business deals.
    ser astuto en los negocios

    Related Words

    cunning
    Quality of being astute; ability to understand or act cleverly.
    astucia
    cleverness
    Ability to invent or create skillfully.
    ingenio
    insight
    Ability to quickly understand things.
    perspicacia

    Slang Meanings

    To be very clever to get out of difficult situations.
    That boy is very astute, he always gets his way.
    Ese chico es muy astuto, siempre se sale con la suya.
    To act deceptively but intelligently.
    Don't trust him, he is very cunning and could deceive you.
    No te fíes, él es muy astuto y podría engañarte.