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    Perspicacia (en. Insight)

    /pers.piˈka.θja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Capacity to understand or discern what is not obvious.
    His perspicacity allowed him to solve the mystery quickly.
    Su perspicacia le permitió resolver el misterio rápidamente.
    Mental clarity that helps to appreciate what is beyond the superficial.
    His business acumen turned him into a respected leader.
    Su perspicacia en los negocios lo convirtió en un líder respetado.
    Ability to grasp and understand things quickly.
    The investigator's perspicacity was key to the advancement of the case.
    La perspicacia de la investigadora fue clave para el avance del caso.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'perspicacia', which comes from 'perspicax', meaning 'clear, sharp'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have perspicacity
    To possess a great capacity to understand or perceive situations.
    tener perspicacia

    Related Words

    perceptive
    A person who has a knack for perceiving or understanding something.
    perspicaz

    Slang Meanings

    To see beyond the obvious.
    That guy has a lot of perspicacity; he always sees what others do not see.
    Ese tipo tiene mucha perspicacia, siempre ve lo que otros no ven.
    Acute intuition for details.
    With his perspicacity, he was able to catch the hidden intentions of his interlocutor.
    Con su perspicacia, logró captar las intenciones ocultas de su interlocutor.