esperto

[ɛʃˈpɛɾ.tu]

adjectivemasculinepl: espertos

clever, smart, shrewd

1. Intelligent and quick to understand or learn; mentally sharp

He is a clever student who always finds creative solutions.

Ele é um aluno esperto que sempre encontra soluções criativas.

2. Cunning or shrewd in a sometimes unscrupulous way; crafty

The esperto businessman made a tricky deal.

O empresário esperto fez um negócio ardiloso.

3. Alert and aware; quick-witted

Stay esperto and don't fall for that scam.

Fique esperto e não caia nesse golpe.

NYC Slang

sharp, smart, slick

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General Brazilian

esperto

Standard usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

esperto

Common in carioca slang; can carry connotation of street-smart or cunning

São Paulo

esperto

Standard usage; often applied to business-minded or clever individuals

Portugal

esperto

Less common; Portuguese prefer 'inteligente' or 'astuto'

andar esperto - to be on one's toes; to stay alert

ficar esperto - to become aware or vigilant

ser esperto demais - to be too clever for one's own good

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