Spanish Conversation · Level 79
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Spanish word
agudo
Pronunciation
IPA/aˈɣuðo/
Meaning
- adjectivesharp
Example
El cuchillo es agudo.
The knife is sharp.
More examples
Escuché un sonido agudo en el concierto.
I heard a high-pitched sound at the concert.
Core concept
A narrow spike on a pain chart showing a sudden intense sting.
Common phrases
dolor agudo
sharp pain
sonido agudo
high-pitched sound
oído agudo
keen hearing
Similar words
afilado: Honed to a keen edge that cuts easily.
filoso: Has an edge thin enough to slice skin on slight contact.
cortante: Has the power to cut through materials.
puntiagudo: Has a narrow, sharply pointed tip that can pierce.
Definition in Spanish
Que corta o pincha por su filo o punta; por extensión, que produce sensaciones intensas, sonidos agudos o ideas muy precisas.
Word origin
Derived from Latin acutus 'sharp, pointed', agudo keeps the literal sharp sense and broadens to piercing feelings, high pitches, and acute insight.
Usage tips
- In sound contexts agudo means high-pitched (opposite grave), and in medical use dolor agudo indicates sudden or severe pain rather than a long-lasting ache.
Other meanings
- pointedadjective
- piercingadjective
- high-pitchedadjective
Opposites
- obtusodulladjective
Related words
- agudezasharpnessnoun
- agudizarsharpenverb
- agudamentesharplyadverb