Definitions tagged astucia in the street dictionary.
A term for a specifically Argentine brand of street smarts or cunning. It refers to being sharper than the next guy, often involving trickery, bending rules, or pulling a fast one on someone to get ahead. (Note: Criollo refers to something native or local to the country).
viveza criolla is nothing more than Buenos Aires cunning.
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A charming regional term from Salamanca used to describe someone with street smarts, mischief, or a bit of a devious wit (Salamanca is a city and province in western Spain).
He seems clumsy, but he has plenty of neguillas.
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A person who is sharp, street-smart, or highly alert. (The word literally translates to batteries, suggesting someone who is fully charged and ready to react).
'Get your pilas on for your homework' or 'You have to stay pilas with that.'
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Noun. Used for someone who acts like a professional. People are too lazy to say the full word profesional, so they just say pro instead.
You beat all the levels! So pro! My sister is really pro at crafts.
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