Italian word
astuto
clever, shrewd, cunning, crafty
Looks like
astute
having an ability to accurately assess situations; shrewd
⚠️ The trap
English 'astute' is mostly positive (an astute observation). Italian 'astuto' leans more negative, implying cunning or slyness — someone who is clever in a calculating, self-serving way. Be careful: calling someone 'astuto' in Italian is more of a warning than a compliment.
To say "having an ability to accurately assess situations; shrewd" in Italian:
N/A (partial overlap)
"astuto" in English means:
clever, shrewd, cunning, crafty
Example
"È una donna astuta: ha ottenuto quello che voleva senza fare rumore."
"She is a shrewd woman: she got what she wanted without making a fuss."
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