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smart

[/smɑːrt/]
adjective/verb
inteligente/esperto/ardido
1. having or showing the ability to learn and understand things quickly; intelligent
She is a smart student who always gets good grades.
Ela é uma aluna inteligente que sempre tira boas notas.
2. showing good judgment or wisdom
That was a smart decision to invest in technology.
Aquela foi uma decisão inteligente investir em tecnologia.
3. fashionable and well-dressed; elegant
He looked very smart in his new suit.
Ele parecia muito elegante no seu novo terno.
4. quick and energetic in movement or action
She walked at a smart pace.
Ela caminhava num ritmo rápido e enérgico.
5. (of a device) containing computers or electronic technology; connected to the internet
I just bought a smart TV for my living room.
Acabei de comprar uma TV inteligente para minha sala.
6. to feel a sharp stinging pain
My eyes smart from the smoke.
Meus olhos ardem com a fumaça.
NYC Slang
sharp/on point/fire (when referring to appearance or intelligence)
Synonyms
intelligentcleverwisesharpastutewittyelegantfashionable
Antonyms
stupidfoolishdumbunintelligentslowshabby

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
inteligente/esperto
Most common usage for intelligent or clever
São Paulo
inteligente/ligeiro
Ligeiro can mean quick and smart in action
Rio de Janeiro
esperto/malandro
Esperto emphasizes cleverness; malandro can mean streetwise/cunning
Portugal
inteligente/elegante/apurado
Apurado means refined and well-dressed; more formal usage than Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

smart cookie - pessoa inteligente e perspicaz
smart aleck/alec - pessoa que age de forma excessivamente inteligente ou sarcástica
look smart - parecer elegante ou bem-apresentado
get smart with someone - ser impertinente ou desrespeitoso com alguém
smart money - dinheiro investido por pessoas experientes
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