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scaltro — meaning in English

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English meaning

clever adj Mentally quick, smart, and good at coming up with ideas or solving problems.
shrewd adj Showing sharp, practical judgment, especially in business or dealing with people.
slick adj Smooth and slippery, often because of a coating of liquid.

Senses

scaltro is used for these senses in English:

clever Smart, intelligent, or witty; mentally quick or sharp.
shrewd Artful, tricky or cunning.
slick (often, sarcastic) Clever, making an apparently hard task look easy.

clever — full definition

adj Mentally quick, smart, and good at coming up with ideas or solving problems.
adj Skillful with the hands or body; dexterous.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Italian words

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