A1 — Beginneradjective
intelligente
intelligent, clever
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
brillantecapaceacutoperspicacesveglio
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
stupidoottusoignorantetontosciocco
Usage note
'Brillante' suggests impressive mental agility. 'Perspicace' implies sharp insight. 'Sveglio' is informal and means quick-witted.
Example
"La professoressa ha detto che Giulia è una studentessa molto intelligente."
"The teacher said that Giulia is a very intelligent student."
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