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"Bright" is an adjective which is often translated as "brillante", and "clever" is an adjective which is often translated as "listo". Learn more about the difference between "bright" and "clever" below.
bright(
brayt
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (brilliant)
a. brillante
That kid is bright. Have you seen his math scores?Ese chico es brillante. ¿Has visto sus notas de matemáticas?
3. (positive)
clever(
kleh
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vuhr
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (sharp)
b. inteligente
Mike is very clever; school has never been a challenge for him.Mike es muy inteligente; la escuela nunca ha sido un reto para él.
2. (ingenious)
a. ingenioso
Ferris devised a clever plan to not have to go to school.Ferris se inventó un plan ingenioso para no tener que ir a la escuela.
3. (skillful)
a. hábil
My grandfather was a clever craftsman who built much of his own furniture.Mi abuelo fue un artesano hábil que construyó muchos de sus propios muebles.
b. habilidoso
The seamstress is unbelievably clever with her hands.La costurera es increíblemente habilidosa con las manos.
