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astuto

[as-TU-tu]
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
Synonyms
sagazperspicazinteligenteespertezamatreirovivoarguto
Antonyms
ingênuoinocentetoloobtusosimples

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
astuto
standard usage, commonly used in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
astuto
standard usage, equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese

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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