mente aguda
/mente aɡuda/from spelling rules
The English phrase "sharp mind" is translated into Spanish as mente aguda.
The phrase mente aguda is used to describe a mind characterized by keenness, precision or sharpness of intellect.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of mente, which means "mind" and aguda, which means "sharp" or "acute".
Which one should you use?
While mente aguda implies precision and keenness, the related phrase mente ágil is used to describe a mind that possesses speed or quickness of thought.
How do you pronounce it?
/mente aɡuda/
Did you know?
- A person with a mente aguda might be described as despierto, which literally means 'awake' but colloquially means 'bright' or 'clever'.
- The word aguda is also used in Spanish grammar to describe an 'oxytone' word where the stress falls on the final syllable.
- While mente aguda describes intellect, the adjective agudo is also used in medicine to describe a condition that comes on suddenly and severely.
Examples in context
- Tiene una mente aguda.He has a sharp mind.This sentence is useful for seeing how to express that someone possesses a mente aguda.Tatoeba #3877382 by gianich73, translation #3876882 by AlanF_US
- Tenemos el privilegio de contar con el Dr. García, una mente aguda capaz de resolver los desafíos más complejos.We have the privilege of having Dr. Garcia, a sharp mind capable of solving the most complex challenges.
- El candidato seleccionado posee una agudeza mental excepcional y una gran capacidad para tomar decisiones estratégicas.The selected candidate possesses exceptional mental acuity and a great ability to make strategic decisions.
- Pablo siempre es tan rápido en sus respuestas. Tiene una mente despierta y perspicaz.Pablo is always so quick with his answers. He has a sharp and astute mind.
- María es conocida por tener un cerebro ágil. Siempre encuentra soluciones ingeniosas a los problemas.Maria is known for having an agile mind. She always finds clever solutions to problems.
- Mi hermana menor tiene una mente lista y puede aprender cosas nuevas rápidamente.My younger sister has a sharp mind and can learn new things quickly.
- El profesor tiene una mente aguda.The teacher has a sharp mind.
- Necesitas una mente aguda para este juego.You need a sharp mind for this game.
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are discussing a difficult puzzle.
- MateoSofía, eres muy inteligente.Sofía, you are very intelligent.
- SofíaGracias, Mateo, pero este acertijo es difícil.Thanks, Mateo, but this riddle is difficult.
- MateoSolo necesitas usar tu mente aguda.You only need to use your sharp mind.
- SofíaLo intentaré de nuevo.I will try again.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
