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"Clever" is an adjective which is often translated as "listo", and "smart" is an adjective which is often translated as "inteligente". Learn more about the difference between "clever" and "smart" below.
clever(
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)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.
smart(
smart
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (clever)
a. inteligente
You're a smart guy. You'll know what to do.Eres un chico inteligente. Tú sabrás lo que tienes que hacer.
b. listo
Ana's daughter is really smart. She always gets good grades.La hija de Ana es muy lista. Siempre saca buenas notas.
5. (sharp)
a. seco (tap or blow)
I gave the jar a smart tap to loosen the lid.Le di un golpe seco al tarro para aflojar la tapa.
6. (technology)
a. inteligente
Why do you need so many smart devices? You already have a smart phone and a smart watch.¿Por qué necesitas tantos dispositivos inteligentes? Ya tienes un teléfono inteligente y un reloj inteligente.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
7. (to burn)
