What is the Spanish word for "clever"?

Learn how to say "clever" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

clever

Spanish

inteligente

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Alternative translations of "clever"

inteligente
lista
ingenioso
hábil
astuto

Examples of how to use "clever" in Spanish

English
That was a very clever idea.
Spanish
Esa fue una idea muy inteligente.
English
She gave a clever answer in class.
Spanish
Ella dio una respuesta ingeniosa en clase.
English
That was a clever way to save time.
Spanish
Esa fue una forma inteligente de ahorrar tiempo.
English
His clever plan surprised everyone.
Spanish
Su plan ingenioso sorprendió a todos.
English
The puzzle needs a clever solution.
Spanish
El rompecabezas necesita una solución inteligente.

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