sharp

S2 W1

BrE /ʃɑːp/ AmE /ʃɑrp/

adjective en → es

1 SHARP OBJECT A2

having a thin edge that can cut things easily

afilado, afilador

Collocations sharp knife · sharp scissors

  • Be careful with that sharp knife.

    Ten cuidado con ese cuchillo afilado.

2 SHARP TASTE B1

having a strong, clear taste or smell

agudo, picante

Collocations sharp cheese · sharp vinegar

  • The cheese has a sharp taste.

    El queso tiene un sabor agudo.

3 SHARP INTELLIGENCE B1

clever and quick to understand things

agudo, inteligente

Collocations sharp mind · sharp wit

  • She has a sharp mind.

    Ella tiene una mente aguda.

1 SHARP TIME B2

exact and accurate, especially about time or dates

preciso, exacto

Collocations sharp hour · sharp deadline

  • The meeting starts at 3 sharp.

    La reunión comienza a las tres en punto.

2 SHARP PAIN B1

causing sudden, severe pain

agudo, intenso

Collocations sharp pain · sharp ache

  • He felt a sharp pain in his chest.

    Sintió un dolor agudo en el pecho.

1 SHARP SIGHT B2

able to see clearly, especially at a distance

agudo, penetrante

Collocations sharp eyesight · sharp vision

  • She has sharp eyes and notices everything.

    Ella tiene una vista aguda y nota todo.

1 SHARP DRAWING B2

having clear, definite lines or shapes

nítido, preciso

Collocations sharp drawing · sharp outline

  • The picture has sharp outlines.

    La imagen tiene líneas nítidas.

1 SHARP MUSIC C1

having a clear, definite sound

agudo, claro

Collocations sharp tone · sharp note

  • The violin has a sharp and clear tone.

    El violín tiene un tono agudo y claro.