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    Sagacidad (en. Sagacity)

    /sa.ɣa.θi.ðad/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Ability to perceive and understand the nature of things quickly and appropriately.
    His sagacity allowed him to solve the problem before anyone else.
    Su sagacidad le permitió resolver el problema antes que nadie.
    Intelligence and sharpness in reasoning.
    The detective's sagacity was key to solving the case.
    La sagacidad del detective fue clave para resolver el caso.
    Insight to detect what others fail to see.
    That sagacity is what makes him a good negotiator.
    Esa sagacidad es lo que lo hace un buen negociador.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'sagacitas', which derives from 'sagax', meaning shrewd.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have sagacity
    To have the ability to perceive and understand things clearly.
    tener sagacidad
    to act with sagacity
    To show insight and prudence in decisions.
    actuar con sagacidad

    Related Words

    sagacious
    A person who shows sagacity; clever and perceptive.
    sagaz
    perceptive
    One who has the ability to perceive or understand things that are not obvious.
    perspicaz

    Slang Meanings

    Any very shrewd person or one who is good at negotiating.
    That guy is very sagacious, he always gets the best deal.
    Ese chico es muy sagaz, siempre consigue el mejor trato.
    Refers to someone who manages to get out of difficult situations with intelligence.
    She is sagacious, she always knows what to do in complicated moments.
    Ella es sagaz, siempre sabe qué hacer en momentos complicados.