clever

S2 W1

BrE /ˈklɛvə/ AmE /ˈklɛvər/

adjective en → es

1 SMART [attributive], [predicative] A2

having or showing a good ability to learn and understand things quickly; intelligent

inteligente, astuto, diestro

  • be clever at something

Collocations clever idea · clever solution

  • She's very clever at maths.

    Ella es muy diestra en matemáticas.

2 SKILLFUL [attributive], [predicative] B1

good at doing something; skillful or able in a particular activity

destreza, habilidad, astucia

  • be clever with something

Collocations clever hands · clever fingers

  • He's very clever with his hands.

    Él es muy hábil con sus manos.

1 SMART [attributive], [predicative] B2

clever in a way that is not honest or fair; cunning

astuto, tramposo, engañoso

  • be clever about something

Collocations clever trick · clever scheme

  • She's very clever about getting what she wants.

    Ella es muy astuta para conseguir lo que quiere.