sagaz

clever

sagaz(sah-gahs)

adjective

1. (wily)

a. clever

Aunque me considero sagaz, no soy capaz de resolver este enigma.

Although I'm clever, I just can't solve this enigma.

b. astute

No hace falta ser muy sagaz para darse cuenta de que me está mintiendo.

One doesn't have to be very astute to realize he is lying to me.

c. shrewd

Mi novia es muy sagaz y ha descubierto lo de la fiesta sorpresa.

My girlfriend is very shrewd and has found out about the surprise party.

d. sagacious

Tengo un abogado sagaz y estoy segura de que demostrará mi inocencia.

I have a sagacious lawyer and I'm sure he'll prove I'm not guilty.

e. sharp

No conseguirás engañar a Marta porque es muy sagaz y se percata de todo.

You won't manage to trick Marta because she is very sharp and notices everything.