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arguto

[ar-GU-tu]
adjectivemasculinepl: argutos
sharp, keen, shrewd
1. Having or showing keen judgment, discernment, or intelligence; astute
The detective's argute observation solved the case.
A observação arguta do detetive resolveu o caso.
2. Sharp or pointed in wit; clever in a subtle way
He made an argute remark that made everyone laugh.
Ele fez uma observação arguta que fez todos rirem.
3. Characterized by acuteness of perception or understanding
Her argute mind quickly grasped the problem.
Sua mente arguta compreendeu rapidamente o problema.
NYC Slang
sharp, quick-witted
Synonyms
perspicazsagazagudoastutointeligentebrilhante
Antonyms
obtusoburroingênuoinocentesimplório

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
arguto
Standard usage; less common in everyday speech
Portugal
arguto
More formal and literary usage; common in written Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

uma mente arguta
observação arguta
comentário arguto
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