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quick grasp
[/kwɪk ɡræsp/]
noun
pl: quick grasps
compreensão rápida
1.
The ability to understand or comprehend something quickly and easily
He demonstrated a quick grasp of the new software.
Ele demonstrou uma compreensão rápida do novo software.
2.
A swift or immediate understanding of a concept or idea
Her quick grasp of mathematics impressed her teachers.
Sua compreensão rápida da matemática impressionou seus professores.
3.
The act of seizing or holding something firmly and swiftly
The goalkeeper made a quick grasp of the ball.
O goleiro fez uma apreensão rápida da bola.
NYC Slang
quick catch-on
Synonyms
quick understanding
swift comprehension
rapid apprehension
keen insight
sharp perception
Antonyms
slow understanding
poor comprehension
confusion
misunderstanding
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
compreensão rápida
Most common usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
toque rápido
Informal variant emphasizing quickness
São Paulo
entendimento ágil
Business/professional context preference
Portugal
compreensão rápida
Standard Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
get a quick grasp on something
have a quick grasp of the situation
grasp something quickly
quick on the uptake
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