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nimble
[/ˈnɪmbəl/]
adjective
ágil
1.
quick and light in movement or action
The nimble dancer moved gracefully across the stage.
A dançarina ágil se moveu graciosamente pelo palco.
2.
quick to understand; clever and intelligent
He has a nimble mind and can solve problems quickly.
Ele tem uma mente ágil e pode resolver problemas rapidamente.
3.
able to move quickly and easily
The nimble squirrel jumped from branch to branch.
O esquilo ágil saltou de galho em galho.
NYC Slang
quick on your feet; sharp
Synonyms
agile
quick
spry
lively
swift
clever
sharp
intelligent
Antonyms
clumsy
slow
sluggish
awkward
dull
stupid
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ágil
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
ágil; ligeiro
ligeiro also used informally for quick movement
São Paulo
ágil
standard usage
Portugal
ágil; ligeiro; destro
destro emphasizes skillfulness; ligeiro emphasizes speed
Related Idioms & Phrases
nimble fingers
nimble-footed
keep one's wits about one
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