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    Ficóbriga (en. Ficóbriga)

    /fiˈko.βɾi.ɣa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Refers to someone who is shrewd or astute in financial transactions.
    My neighbor is a ficóbriga; he always gets the best deal.
    Mi vecino es un ficóbriga, siempre logra el mejor trato.
    It refers to a person who negotiates skillfully.
    In the market, you need to be a good ficóbriga to avoid losing money.
    En el mercado, necesitas ser un buen ficóbriga para no perder dinero.
    Someone who acts with great ingenuity in difficult situations.
    That girl is a ficóbriga; she always finds a way to get ahead.
    Esa chica es una ficóbriga, siempre encuentra la forma de salir adelante.

    Etymology

    The word 'ficóbriga' comes from the Latin 'figura' and is related to skill and cunning.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a ficóbriga
    To be shrewd in business matters.
    ser un ficóbriga
    it's not easy to be a ficóbriga
    It is not easy to negotiate or be skillful in transactions.
    no es fácil ser ficóbriga

    Related Words

    cunning
    Ability to deceive or handle situations ingeniously.
    astucia
    skill
    Ability to perform a task efficiently.
    habilidad

    Slang Meanings

    A person who always gains advantage from any situation.
    That guy always manages to make it work; he's a real ficóbriga.
    Ese chico siempre se las arregla, es un verdadero ficóbriga.
    Someone who is never deceived in a business deal.
    You can't fool him; he's a ficóbriga in commerce.
    No puedes engañarlo, es un ficóbriga en el comercio.