adjectivemasculinepl: astutos
astute, cunning, shrewd
1. having or showing the ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage
He made an astute observation about the market trends.
Ele fez uma observação astuta sobre as tendências do mercado.
2. clever or cunning in a somewhat dishonest or sly manner
The astute businessman negotiated a favorable deal.
O homem de negócios astuto negociou um acordo favorável.
3. quick and clever in understanding and dealing with things
She gave an astute analysis of the political situation.
Ela deu uma análise astuta da situação política.
NYC Slang
sharp, slick, on-point
Related Idioms & Phrases
astuto como uma raposa (cunning as a fox)
ser mais astuto que alguém (to be shrewder than someone)
astúcia (astuteness, shrewdness)
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