cleverness

[/ˈklɛvərnəs/]

noun

inteligência

1. The quality of being intelligent, quick-witted, or skilled at learning and understanding things

Her cleverness allowed her to solve the problem quickly.

Sua inteligência permitiu que ela resolvesse o problema rapidamente.

2. Skillful or cunning ingenuity in handling situations

He used cleverness to negotiate a better deal.

Ele usou astúcia para negociar um acordo melhor.

3. Wit or mental sharpness in conversation or humor

The comedian's cleverness was evident in every joke.

A sagacidade do comediante era evidente em cada piada.

NYC Slang

smarts; street smarts

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

inteligência; sagacidade; astúcia

Most common usage across Brazil

São Paulo

inteligência; jogo de cintura

Often used for cunning intelligence

Rio de Janeiro

malandragem; inteligência

May include connotation of street smarts

Portugal

engenho; argúcia; inteligência

Engenho is commonly preferred in Portugal

to have one's wits about one

to be sharp as a tack

quick on the uptake

usar a cabeça (to use one's head)

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