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astute
[/əˈstjuːt/]
adjective
astuto
1.
having or showing the ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage
an astute observer of political trends
um observador astuto de tendências políticas
2.
clever or shrewd in business or practical matters
she made an astute decision to invest early
ela tomou uma decisão astuta ao investir cedo
3.
characterized by keen judgment and discernment
his astute analysis of the problem was invaluable
sua análise astuta do problema foi inestimável
NYC Slang
sharp; savvy
Synonyms
shrewd
clever
intelligent
discerning
perceptive
keen
sharp
acute
Antonyms
naive
foolish
dull
obtuse
stupid
dim-witted
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
astuto
most common and standard usage
General Brazilian
perspicaz
alternative, emphasizing perceptiveness
Portugal
astuto
standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
sagaz
more formal alternative
Related Idioms & Phrases
astute as a fox
an astute move
astute business sense
astute observation
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