astute

perspicace, acuto

Che nota rapidamente i dettagli importanti e ne comprende bene il significato.

In inglese semplice: Good at quickly noticing important details and understanding what they mean.

• That was an astute observation.
• An astute reader will notice the hidden clue.
• Her astute analysis revealed a weakness in the plan.

Sinonimi: perceptive, sharp, discerning

Contrari: obtuse

Espressioni comuni: an astute observer, an astute observation, astute analysis

astuto

Abile nell’ottenere vantaggi, soprattutto nei rapporti con le persone o nelle questioni di denaro.

In inglese semplice: Clever at getting an advantage, especially when dealing with people or money.

• She is an astute businesswoman.
• It was an astute move to buy the land early.
• An astute politician knows when to compromise.

Sinonimi: shrewd, canny, crafty

Contrari: naive

Espressioni comuni: an astute investor, astute business sense, an astute move