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aguda

[ə-ˈɡu-də]
adjectivefemininepl: agudas
sharp, acute, keen
1. Having a sharp point or edge; not dull
The knife has an acute blade.
A faca tem uma lâmina aguda.
2. Mentally sharp; intelligent and perceptive
She has an acute sense of observation.
Ela tem um senso agudo de observação.
3. High-pitched or shrill (sound)
An acute sound pierced the air.
Um som agudo atravessou o ar.
4. Severe or intense (pain, illness)
She felt acute pain in her leg.
Ela sentiu uma dor aguda na perna.
5. Marked by sudden onset and short duration (medical)
An acute illness.
Uma doença aguda.
Synonyms
afiadapenetranteinteligenteperspicazsevera
Antonyms
obtusarombacrônicagrave

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aguda
Standard usage across all contexts
Portugal
aguda
Standard usage; same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

visão aguda - sharp vision
dor aguda - acute pain
som agudo - high-pitched sound
inteligência aguda - keen intelligence
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