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wit in Portuguese

wit in Portuguese is mentalidade, sanidade, intelecto — wit means the ability to say clever, funny things quickly.

wit in Portuguese

mentalidade
noun
(now, _, usually, _, in the plural) Sanity.
sanidade
noun
(now, _, usually, _, in the plural) Sanity.
intelecto
noun
Intellectual ability; faculty of thinking, reasoning.
intelectual
noun
Intellectual ability; faculty of thinking, reasoning.
agudez
noun
The ability to think quickly; mental cleverness, especially under short time constraints.
agudeza
noun
The ability to think quickly; mental cleverness, especially under short time constraints.
esperteza
noun
The ability to think quickly; mental cleverness, especially under short time constraints.
humor
noun
Humour, especially when clever or quick.
engraçado
noun
Humour, especially when clever or quick.
humorístico
noun
Humour, especially when clever or quick.

What does "wit" mean?

  1. noun The ability to say clever, funny things quickly.
    "Her quick wit made her the star of every dinner party."
  2. noun Practical intelligence or good sense (often plural, "wits").
    "It took quick wits to escape that situation unharmed."

wit in a sentence

  • Her quick wit made her the star of every dinner party.
  • He responded to the heckler with sharp wit.
  • It took quick wits to escape that situation unharmed.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "wit" in Portuguese?

"wit" in Portuguese is mentalidade, sanidade, intelecto. wit means: The ability to say clever, funny things quickly.

How do you use "wit" in a sentence?

Example: "Her quick wit made her the star of every dinner party." In Portuguese, "wit" is mentalidade, sanidade, intelecto.

Are there other ways to say "wit" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 10 translations listed for "wit": mentalidade, sanidade, intelecto, intelectual, agudez, agudeza.

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