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"Smart" is an adjective which is often translated as "inteligente", and "graceful" is an adjective which is often translated as "elegante". Learn more about the difference between "smart" and "graceful" below.
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)
graceful(
greys
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (elegant)
a. elegante
The long, graceful neck of the statue showed off the sculptor's skill.El cuello largo y elegante de la estatua hizo que se destacara la distreza del escultor.
c. grácil (literary)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
Ruth's iron bed has graceful lines that add a touch of class to her bedroom.La cama de hierro de Ruth tiene líneas gráciles que añaden un toque de clase a la recámara.
2. (dignified)
a. digno
Despite the huge disappointment of not winning the tournament, the player was graceful in defeat.A pesar de la gran desilusión de no ganar el torneo, el jugador se mostró muy digno al perder.
