Agudo
Example: Su análisis agudo reveló detalles que nadie había notado antes.
Definition
"Agudo" describes a sharp or keen quality, often relating to perception, intellect, or sound. It refers to something that is intense, pointed, or highly perceptive, such as a sharp analysis or an acute observation, as in the phrase 'Su análisis agudo reveló detalles que nadie había notado antes.'
Etymology
The word "agudo" comes from the Latin 'acutus,' meaning 'pointed' or 'sharp.' Over time, it entered Spanish, retaining the sense of sharpness or keenness. Did you know that its Latin root is also the source of the English word 'acute,' linking both languages through their shared history?
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"Agudo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 94 commonly used words.
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