Spanish Conversation · Level 188
15 words
Spanish word
astuto
Pronunciation
IPA/asˈtuto/
Meaning
- adjectiveshrewd
Example
Mi hermano es muy astuto en los negocios.
My brother is very shrewd in business.
More examples
Tuvieron un plan astuto para ahorrar dinero.
They had a shrewd plan to save money.
Core concept
A tactician who notices small details and turns them into an advantage.
Common phrases
muy astuto
very shrewd
un plan astuto
a shrewd plan
ser astuto
be shrewd
Similar words
sagaz: Quickly perceives the true nature of things with sharp judgment.
avispado: Thinks fast and finds immediate, practical solutions to problems.
listo: Uses knowledge and experience to make sensible, effective decisions.
ingenioso: Devises clever, original solutions through imagination and skill.
Definition in Spanish
Que indica agudeza mental para resolver situaciones y obtener ventaja, especialmente mediante recursos ingeniosos o maniobras hábiles.
Word origin
From Latin astutus, from astus 'craft' or 'trick', the word means having crafty practical intelligence applied to gain advantage.
Usage tips
- Common collocations are ser astuto and tener astucia, and using astuto about a plan or move rather than a person often sounds less judgmental.