Sharp
pronunciation: ʃɑrp
part of speech: adjective
aguzado = razor-sharp ; tapering ; tapered.
Example: As mentioned in the first part, developing a razor-sharp memory is not going to occur overnight.Example: The bulbous domes and tapering minarets built with marble stand strong and beautiful even to this day.Example: Tapered roller bearings are particularly designed to carry combined (radial and axial) loads.
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» ser muy aguzado
= be as sharp as a razor (blade)
; be sharp of mind
; be as sharp as tack
.
Example: In fact, very soon the people will show that when they are driven to the edge, they are as sharp as a razor.
Example: He is sharp of mind and has all the tools to negotiate and achieve the best outcomes for his clients.
Example: He's still as sharp as tack and puts me to shame when it comes to certain things in life so I'm not going to argue with him.
aguzar = sharpen.
Example: Instructors may sharpen a difference of opinion between two students and also may tactfully cut short long-winded contributions in a debate.
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» aguzar el oído
= prick (up) + Posesivo + ears
; Posesivo + antennas + go up
; listen out for
.
Example: The dog sat at the bedside, now eyeing his master with a wistful look, and now pricking his ears, and uttering a low growl.
Example: As lesbians, our antennas went up, and we wondered why this guy wanted to know how many bedrooms we had.
Example: You are invited to rise with the lark and listen out for the fabulous dawn chorus.
Aguzado synonyms
smart
in spanish: inteligente,
pronunciation: smɑrt
part of speech: adjective, noun
keen
in spanish: afilado,
pronunciation: kin
part of speech: adjective
high
in spanish: alto,
pronunciation: haɪ
part of speech: adjective
acute
in spanish: agudo,
pronunciation: əkjut
part of speech: adjective
astute
in spanish: astuto,
pronunciation: əstut
part of speech: adjective
salt
in spanish: sal,
pronunciation: sɔlt
part of speech: noun
distinct
in spanish: distinto,
pronunciation: dɪstɪŋkt
part of speech: adjective
shrewd
in spanish: perspicaz,
pronunciation: ʃrud
part of speech: adjective
steep
in spanish: escarpado,
pronunciation: stip
part of speech: adjective
intense
in spanish: intenso,
pronunciation: ɪntens
part of speech: adjective
intelligent
in spanish: inteligente,
pronunciation: ɪntelədʒənt
part of speech: adjective
crisp
in spanish: crujiente,
pronunciation: krɪsp
part of speech: adjective, noun
acerbic
in spanish: acerbo,
pronunciation: əserbɪk
part of speech: adjective
sour
in spanish: agrio,
pronunciation: saʊɜr
part of speech: adjective
tart
in spanish: tarta,
pronunciation: tɑrt
part of speech: noun, adjective
abrupt
in spanish: abrupto,
pronunciation: əbrʌpt
part of speech: adjective
astringent
in spanish: astringente,
pronunciation: əstrɪndʒənt
part of speech: adjective
incisive
in spanish: incisivo,
pronunciation: ɪnsaɪsɪv
part of speech: adjective
precipitous
in spanish: precipitado,
pronunciation: prɪsɪpɪtəs
part of speech: adjective
shrill
in spanish: estridente,
pronunciation: ʃrɪl
part of speech: adjective
perceptive
in spanish: perceptivo,
pronunciation: pɜrseptɪv
part of speech: adjective
sudden
in spanish: repentino,
pronunciation: sʌdən
part of speech: adjective
pointed
in spanish: puntiagudo,
pronunciation: pɔɪntəd
part of speech: adjective
cutting
in spanish: corte,
pronunciation: kʌtɪŋ
part of speech: noun
unpleasant
in spanish: desagradable,
pronunciation: ənplezənt
part of speech: adjective
piercing
in spanish: perforación,
pronunciation: pɪrsɪŋ
part of speech: adjective
forceful
in spanish: fuerte,
pronunciation: fɔrsfəl
part of speech: adjective
acerb
in spanish: acerbo,
pronunciation: eɪkɜrb
part of speech: adjective
sharply
in spanish: bruscamente,
pronunciation: ʃɑrpli
part of speech: adverb
edged
in spanish: afilado,
pronunciation: edʒd
part of speech: adjective
discriminating
in spanish: discriminante,
pronunciation: dɪskrɪməneɪtɪŋ
part of speech: adjective
scratching
in spanish: rascarse,
pronunciation: skrætʃɪŋ
part of speech: noun, adjective
penetrating
in spanish: penetrante,
pronunciation: penətreɪtɪŋ
part of speech: adjective
stabbing
in spanish: puñalada,
pronunciation: stæbɪŋ
part of speech: adjective
acuate
in spanish: acuate,
pronunciation: ækweɪt
part of speech: adjective
carnassial
in spanish: carnassial,
pronunciation: kɑrnæʃəl
part of speech: adjective
high-pitched
in spanish: agudo,
pronunciation: haɪpɪtʃt
part of speech: adjective
sharpened
in spanish: afilado,
pronunciation: ʃɑrpənd
part of speech: adjective
penetrative
in spanish: penetrante,
pronunciation: penətreɪtɪv
part of speech: adjective
knifelike
in spanish: como un cuchillo,
pronunciation: naɪflaɪk
part of speech: adjective
fulgurating
in spanish: fulgurante,
pronunciation: fʊlgɜreɪtɪŋ
part of speech: adjective
sharp-worded
in spanish: de palabras afiladas,
pronunciation: ʃɑrpwɜrdɪd
part of speech: adjective