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    Peransúrez (en. Peransurez)

    peɾanˈsuɾeθ

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Individual who exhibits great cunning or skill in getting out of problems.
    Juan always finds a way to resolve conflicts; he is a true peransúrez.
    Juan siempre encuentra una manera de resolver los conflictos, es un verdadero peransúrez.
    Someone who is clever and shrewd in negotiations.
    Ana is a peransúrez in the business world; she always gets the best deal.
    Ana es una peransúrez en el mundo de los negocios, siempre consigue el mejor trato.
    A person who uses their ingenuity to benefit from adverse situations.
    In difficult times, Marta acted like a peransúrez and found the perfect solution.
    En tiempos difíciles, Marta se comportó como una peransúrez y encontró la solución perfecta.

    Etymology

    Probably of regional roots in the Hispanic context, combining 'pera' as an element of sweetness and 'súrez' of sharpness.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a peransúrez
    To act cunningly or ingeniously to get out of difficult situations.
    ser un peransúrez
    to be in one's peransúrez
    To be in a situation that requires ingenuity or cunning.
    estar en su peransúrez

    Related Words

    cunning
    The ability to deceive or evade difficult situations.
    astucia
    ingenuity
    The capacity to invent or find creative solutions.
    ingenio

    Slang Meanings

    A very cunning person.
    That guy is a peransúrez; he always knows how to handle people.
    Ese chico es un peransúrez, siempre sabe cómo manejar a la gente.
    Someone who comes out well from any situation.
    If there’s a problem, call Luis; he is a peransúrez.
    Si hay un problema, llama a Luis, él es un peransúrez.