Sagaz (en. Sagacious)

/saˈɣas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

A person who is perceptive and has sharp judgment.

The detective was shrewd in deducing the truth behind the lies.

El detective fue sagaz al deducir la verdad detrás de las mentiras.

Capable of understanding or resolving complicated situations skillfully.

His shrewdness allowed him to get out of many troubles.

Su sagacidad le permitió salir de muchos problemas.

Showing intelligence in handling situations.

He is a shrewd businessman, always finding the right opportunity.

Es un empresario sagaz, siempre encuentra la oportunidad adecuada.

The term 'shrewd' comes from the Latin 'sagax,' meaning 'perceptive' or 'cunning.'

to have a shrewd mind

Being astute and quick to understand situations.

tener mente sagaz

to play with shrewdness

To act cleverly in a game or situation.

jugar con sagacidad

wisdom

The ability to make sensible judgments and sound decisions.

sabiduría

cunning

The skill to achieve a goal intelligently and effectively.

astucia

Being very shrewd in business.

That guy is very shrewd; he always gains an advantage in negotiations.

Ese chico es muy sagaz, siempre saca ventaja en las negociaciones.

Having a good perception of people.

Just by looking at someone, she knows if they are shrewd or not.

Con solo mirar a alguien, ella sabe si es sagaz o no.