Inteligentes (en. Intelligent)
/inte.li.xen.tes/
Meaning & Definition
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adjective
It refers to people who have a high cognitive ability.
The smartest students often excel in their studies.
Los estudiantes más inteligentes suelen sobresalir en sus estudios.
Describing objects or systems that can learn or adapt.
Smartphones have changed the way we interact with technology.
Los teléfonos inteligentes han cambiado la forma en que interactuamos con la tecnología.
That shows mental sharpness or good judgment.
Sometimes, the smartest decisions are not the most obvious ones.
A veces, las decisiones más inteligentes no son las más obvias.
Etymology
Derived from Latin 'intelligentem', which means 'one who understands' or 'one who knows'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
clever as a fox
It refers to a very astute or shrewd person.
inteligente como un zorro
smarter than average
It describes someone who stands out for their mental capacity compared to others.
más inteligente que el promedio
emotionally intelligent
It refers to the ability to manage one's own emotions and those of others.
inteligente emocionalmente
Related Words
intelligence
Ability to understand, reason, and solve problems.
inteligencia
wisdom
Ability to make sound decisions based on knowledge.
sabiduría
knowledge
Everything that is known about a topic, resulting from experience and learning.
conocimiento
Slang Meanings
Brainiac
That guy is a brainiac; he always has the right answers.
Ese chico es un cerebrito, siempre tiene las respuestas correctas.
Know-it-all
Don't be a know-it-all; sometimes it's better to listen to others.
No seas un sabelotodo, a veces es mejor escuchar a los demás.