negocio inteligente
/neɡoθjo intelixente/from spelling rules
The English phrase "smart business" is translated into Spanish as negocio inteligente.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of negocio (business) and inteligente (smart/intelligent).
How does it change in a sentence?
In Spanish, the adjective inteligente follows the noun negocio to describe it. To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must take the plural suffix: negocios inteligentes.
Did you know?
- The word negocio shares a surprising history with the Latin word neque, meaning 'neither'. It originally referred to a state of being 'neither at leisure nor at rest', describing the constant activity of business.
- In some Latin American countries, referring to a negocio can be a subtle euphemism for an illegal or shady transaction, which can turn negocio inteligente into an ironic or cynical phrase.
- While inteligente means 'smart', a Spanish speaker might use astuto or pillo to describe a 'smart' business move. These words imply that the success came from being cunning or opportunistic rather than just intelligent.
Examples in context
- El éxito en el mundo empresarial radica en la capacidad de mantener y desarrollar un negocio inteligente.Success in the business world lies in the ability to maintain and develop a smart business.
- La empresa ha adoptado un enfoque astuto al identificar nuevas oportunidades de mercado.The company has taken a smart approach in identifying new market opportunities.
- Su amiga inició un negocio inteligente vendiendo artículos de artesanía en línea.Her friend started a smart business selling handmade crafts online.
- Es un negocio inteligente.It is a smart business.
- Ese es un negocio inteligente.That is a smart business.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are discussing a new investment opportunity.
- DanielCreo que es un negocio inteligente para nosotros.I think it is a smart business for us.
- SofíaTienes razón, Daniel, es una gran oportunidad.You are right, Daniel, it is a great opportunity.
- DanielDebemos actuar rápido para asegurar el éxito.We should act fast to ensure success.
- SofíaEstoy de acuerdo, vamos a analizar los detalles.I agree, let's analyze the details.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries inteligente, negocio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
