Definitions tagged astuto in the street dictionary.
1. A person who is highly skilled, multi-talented, or an expert: a hotshot. 2. A task or job that is extremely difficult or complex.
That uncle of yours is a real cachimbón, look how he fixed the fridge for me. | Pepe, that biology assignment is very cachimbona, I haven't been able to do it.
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Used figuratively to describe a person who is very sharp, cunning, or a slick operator (this term is a clipped version of a vulgarity used to describe someone who is street-smart or tricky).
Be careful with the new guy, he has a reputation for being very uta.
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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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Refers to a person who is clueless or slow-witted, the opposite of sharp or clever. The term is more aggressive and offensive than boludo (in Argentina, boludo is often used among friends, but pelotudo is typically a serious insult).
Listen, are you a pelotudo or are you just acting like one?
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Someone who is sharp, clever, or quick-witted, but uses those skills to be opportunistic and take advantage of others or skip the rules. It describes a wise guy who thinks they are smarter than everyone else (often associated with the cultural idea of viveza criolla, where being cunning is used for personal gain).
You sure are a Vivo, give me my full change. / You really are a Vivo, put your name on the list and wait your turn like everyone else. / Don't try to be a Vivo with me, I know perfectly well that the job costs less than that.
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Used to describe someone who is very sharp, alert, or quick-witted. (The term compares a person's quickness and awareness to those of a fly).
Your little brother turned out to be very mosca.
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Someone who is highly skilled in the art of remorseless opportunism (in Panama, this refers to a common social mindset of exploiting situations or people for personal gain by being cunning or cutting corners).
"He is a juega vivo, he thinks I do not know" or "Do not get involved with those people, they are very juega vivo."
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A term used in Murcia for a person who is shrewd or exceptionally cunning, comparing them to a lizard's ability to always find the warmest spots in the sun. (Commonly used in the Murcia region of Spain).
You will not be able to fool him, he is a real lagarto.
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To play dumb or feign naivety with a hidden motive, usually to trick someone or see how they react.
Soto is playing cordel with him.
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A person who is sharp, smart, or a total boss. It refers to someone who is highly capable or the top dog in their field. (In the Dominican Republic, it implies being a big shot who is respected for their authority or skills.)
My brother is a matatán.
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A crafty, devious, or sly person who plays dirty.
Nobody trusts him because he is a bellaco.
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A street-smart and cunning person who is shifty, bold, and manipulative. It refers to a slick hustler or a smooth talker who uses their wits to deceive, scam, or take advantage of others. (In Peru, this term emphasizes being a clever trickster rather than an idiot.)
That guy is a pendejo, he is a slick one, do not let him catch you by surprise.
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A street-smart, sly, or cunning person who knows how to take advantage of situations, often by being a smooth talker or manipulative (in Peru, this term emphasizes being sharp or crafty rather than being an idiot or a coward).
Luis is a pendejo.
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A government office that is purely for show and does nothing because shipments never arrive, and if they do, they arrive in pieces. Its mission is to make easy money by tormenting the poor soul who risks sending something to someone. (INPOSDOM refers to the official postal service of the Dominican Republic, which has a reputation for inefficiency and theft.)
Here are these caps, nephew. Just like you asked for them, I hope they get to you alright and that this time they do not get stolen. Kisses.
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A savvy and resourceful person who is clever at handling everyday situations (often derived from the English phrase big man).
You are the one who knows what is up, you are a Bichan.
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Used to describe an adult who acts immaturely or constantly talks nonsense. (The phrase likens the person's intellect or maturity to the small brain of a chicken).
That guy is a real Mente de Pollo.
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Describing someone or something that is devious, cunning, and completely unscrupulous, often involving a treacherous or complex plot.
The general director created a maquiavélico plan against the competition.
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ADJ: A sharp, street-smart person who is quick on their feet and hard to fool.
You can't fool Pepe easily, that guy is an AVIBATO.
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A wise guy, a player, or someone who is very sly and clever.
Damn dude, I tried to hit on two girls last night at the motel. Damn man, what a MACRON you are.
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A daring person who enjoys taking risks and is very sharp.
You are one bellaca! You are going out alone at this hour of the night?
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1. The state of being alive and not dead. 2. Street-smart, crafty, or slick; used to describe someone who is sharp, quick-witted, and refuses to be deceived or taken advantage of.
1. I am viva thanks to God. 2. That girl is a viva! She does not let anyone play her for a sucker.
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