English–Spanish
“savvy” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/asˈtuθja/
Example
Necesitas astucia para negociar en ese mercado.
You need savvy to negotiate in that market.
How to say “savvy” in Spanish
“Savvy” in Spanish is astucia.
Quick cleverness that turns a small advantage into success.
Example sentences with astucia
Actuó con astucia y evitó la estafa.
He acted with cunning and avoided the scam.
Tips for using astucia
- Although English 'astute' looks similar, Spanish astucia more readily implies cunning or trickery, so expect a negative shade unless context is clearly positive.