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perspicácia

[pɛɾ.spi.kɐ.ˈsi.ɐ]
nounfemininepl: perspicácias
shrewdness, acumen, discernment
1. The quality of having keen insight, sharp judgment, or the ability to perceive and understand things clearly and deeply
His perspicacity allowed him to detect the flaw in the argument immediately.
A perspicácia dele permitiu que detectasse o defeito no argumento imediatamente.
2. Mental sharpness or penetrating discernment in understanding complex matters
The detective's perspicacity solved the case that had baffled others.
A perspicácia do detetive resolveu o caso que havia confundido os outros.
NYC Slang
street smarts, savvy, sharp eye
Synonyms
acuidadeperspicuidadeagudezasagacidadediscernimentopenetraçãointeligênciaesperteza
Antonyms
obtusidadecegueiraingenuidadesuperficialidademiopia

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
perspicácia
Standard usage, common in formal and literary contexts
São Paulo
perspicácia
Formal and educated speech
Portugal
perspicácia
Standard usage, more common in formal writing and academic contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

com perspicácia - with perspicacity, with keen insight
falta de perspicácia - lack of discernment
perspicácia aguçada - sharp acumen
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