Smart - translation, pronunciation and examples
smart
intelligent generally
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He gave a smart answer that impressed the whole team.
My dad is smart and fixes things quickly.
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General term for being mentally capable, quick to learn or solve problems.
Emphasizes ingenuity, practical problem-solving or clever ideas.
Often means quick to learn or understand; somewhat informal.
Informal, slightly playful term for someone very clever or intellectual.
Implies good judgment, experience and sound advice rather than raw intellect.
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What's the difference between smart / clever / bright / brainy / wise / brilliant
General term for being mentally capable, quick to learn or solve problems.
She is a smart student who learns quickly.
Она умная студентка, которая быстро учится.
That's a clever way to fix the door.
Это хитрый/умный способ починить дверь.
She's a bright pupil who catches on fast.
Она способная/сообразительная ученица, быстро всё схватывает.
Informal, slightly playful term for someone very clever or intellectual.
She's brainy and always gets top marks.
Она умница/очень умная и всегда получает отличные оценки.
Implies good judgment, experience and sound advice rather than raw intellect.
It was a wise decision to save some money.
Это было мудрое решение — отложить немного денег.
Stronger than 'smart'—suggests exceptional intelligence or an outstanding idea.
Her theory was simply brilliant.
Её теория была просто блестящей.
Implies natural talent or exceptional ability, often in a specific domain.
He is a gifted pianist with great technique.
Он одарённый пианист с отличной техникой.
Focuses on having a lot of information or expertise in a particular area.
She's very knowledgeable about medieval history.
Она очень осведомлена в средневековой истории.
Highlights shrewdness and the ability to make smart judgments, especially in practical matters.
An astute investor spotted the opportunity early.
Проницательный инвестор заметил эту возможность раньше всех.
Informal; stresses practical knowledge, street-smarts or business sense.
She's marketing-savvy and knows how to reach customers.
Она разбирается в маркетинге и знает, как достать клиентов.
Emphasizes speed of thought and the ability to produce witty or clever responses quickly.
You need to be quick-witted in debates.
В дебатах нужно быстро соображать/быть остроумным.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
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В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce smart and what this word means
smart translation: умный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce smart
/smɑːt/
smart translation
умный
smart examples
He gave a smart answer that impressed the whole team.
smart transcription
/smɑːt/, /smɑrt/
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smart meaning: what does it mean?
intelligent generally
smart pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
smart is pronounced as /smɑːt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
smart definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
He gave a smart answer that impressed the whole team. Translation: Он дал умный ответ, который впечатлил всю команду.
Is smart part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
Yes, smart (умный) can be learned in the Personality Traits topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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