qué listo

qué listo(
keh
 
lees
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toh
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1.
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
(how intelligent)
a. how smart
¡Qué listo es mi nieto! Sacó muy buenas notas en todos los exámenes.How smart my grandson is! He got very high grades in all his exams.
b. how clever
¡Qué listo es nuestro profesor! Lo sabe todo.How clever our teacher is! He knows everything.
c.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
Ya he resuelto la ecuación. - ¡Qué listo! Solo tardaste cinco minutos.I've already solved the equation. - How clever you are! It only took you five minutes.
¡Qué listo eres! No se te escapa una.You're so smart! You never miss a thing.
2.
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
(how cheeky)
a. what a nerve
¡Qué listo! Repartió él e pastel y se quedó con el trozo más grande.What a nerve! He shared out the cake and kept the biggest piece for himself.
b. what a cheek
Te cambio mi reloj por el tuyo. - ¡Qué listo! El mío es mucho mejor.I'll swap my watch for yours. - What a cheek! Mine is much better.
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