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How to Say "sixth sense" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “sixth sense” is “radar” — C1 level.

English → SpanishC1
nounC1informal
keen awareness
A small, wide-eyed child standing in a colorful forest, holding a finger to their chin with a thoughtful expression, suggesting they are using instinct to sense something unseen nearby.

Examples

Mi hermana tiene un radar para encontrar ropa de segunda mano barata.

My sister has an instinct for finding cheap second-hand clothes.

Parece que el jefe tiene un radar para saber quién no está trabajando.

It seems the boss has a sixth sense for knowing who isn't working.

Figurative Usage

When used figuratively, 'radar' always means having a strong, almost automatic ability to notice something specific, like 'a radar for danger'.

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