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agudeza

[ɑ.ɡu.ˈde.zɑ]
nounfemininepl: agudezas
sharpness, acuteness, wit
1. The quality of being sharp or pointed; sharpness
The agudeza of the knife made cutting easy.
A agudeza da faca facilitou o corte.
2. Mental sharpness or acuteness; quickness of intellect
Her agudeza in solving problems impressed everyone.
A agudeza dela em resolver problemas impressionou todos.
3. A witty remark or clever observation; ingenuity
The comedian's agudeza made the audience laugh.
A agudeza do comediante fez a plateia rir.
4. Intensity or severity (of pain, sound, etc.)
The agudeza of the pain subsided after medication.
A agudeza da dor diminuiu após a medicação.
Synonyms
perspicáciasagacidadeinteligênciavivacidadefinurapenetraçãoacuidadeargúcia
Antonyms
obtusidadeembotamentotolicelentidãofalta de perspicácia

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
agudeza
standard usage for sharpness, wit, and mental acuteness
São Paulo
agudeza
commonly used in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
agudeza
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

agudeza de espírito (acuteness of mind)
agudeza visual (visual acuity)
agudeza auditiva (hearing acuteness)
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