B1 — Intermediateadjective
furbo
clever, cunning, sly
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
astutoscaltroabilesagaceperspicace
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
ingenuoscioccosprovvedutocreduloneingenuo
Usage note
'Astuto' is similar but less negative. 'Scaltro' suggests street-smart cunning. 'Furbo' can be a compliment or a mild criticism depending on context.
Example
"È un venditore furbo — sa sempre come convincere i clienti."
"He is a clever salesman — he always knows how to convince customers."
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