el inteligente
smart · intelligent
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Definition & meaning
Intelligent; smart. Describes someone who learns, understands, or solves problems well. It can also describe an action or decision that shows good judgment.
For devices and systems, it can mean smart: able to respond to information or perform automated tasks.
Grammar & Word origin
An adjective with the same form for masculine and feminine singular nouns: un niño inteligente and una niña inteligente. The plural is inteligentes.
It comes from Latin intelligens, meaning “understanding” or “perceptive.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonyms: listo means “smart” or “quick-witted,” often in a more informal way. perspicaz emphasizes insight and the ability to notice what is not obvious.
- Antonyms: tonto means “foolish” or “not clever” and can be insulting. torpe often means “clumsy” or “slow to understand,” depending on context.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Mi hermana es muy inteligente.adjective
My sister is very smart.
Ella es una persona muy inteligente.adjective
She is a very intelligent person.
Ellos tienen soluciones inteligentes para los problemas.adjective
They have intelligent solutions for the problems.
¿Piensas que los gatos son animales inteligentes?adjective
Do you think that cats are intelligent animals?
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