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accorto

shrewd

adjective ak-KOR-toh Rare

Also means

prudent

Usage Note

Accorto describes someone who is careful, shrewd, and foresighted — closer to 'wary' or 'savvy' than simply 'clever'. Do not confuse with d'accordo (in agreement) despite the similar sound. The feminine form is accorta, the plural accorti/accorte.

Examples

"È una donna accorta che non si fida facilmente."

Natural Translation

She is a shrewd woman who does not trust easily.

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