How to Say "shrewdness" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “shrewdness” is “latín” — C1 level.
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nounC1informal
figurative use meaning 'to be sharp'
Examples
Ten cuidado con ese vendedor, que sabe mucho latín.
Be careful with that salesman; he's very sharp/shrewd.
Figurative Meaning
In the past, people who knew Latin were seen as highly educated and very smart. This led to the phrase 'knowing a lot of Latin' meaning someone is very clever or even a bit sneaky.
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