quick-witted in the Oxford-Paravia Italian Dictionary

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quick-witted [Brit kwɪkˈwɪtɪd, Am ˈˌkwɪk ˈˌwɪdɪd] ADJ

I.wit1 [Brit wɪt, Am wɪt] N

wits npl:

wits (intelligence)
intelligenza f
wits (presence of mind)
presenza f di spirito
to have the wits to do
avere l'intelligenza di fare
to have or keep (all) one's wits about one (vigilant)
stare all'erta or tenere gli occhi ben aperti
to have or keep (all) one's wits about one (level-headed)
mantenere il sangue freddo or conservare la propria presenza di spirito
to collect or gather one's wits
riprendersi
to sharpen one's wits
aguzzare l'ingegno
to frighten, startle, terrify sb out of their wits
spaventare a morte qn
to pit one's wits against sb
misurarsi con qn
to live by one's wits
vivere d'espedienti
to lose one's wits
uscire di senno
a battle of wits
una disputa di ingegni
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Translations for quick-witted in the Italian»English Dictionary (Go to English»Italian)

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sveglio <pl svegli, sveglie> [ˈzveʎʎo, ʎi, ʎe] ADJ

svelto [ˈzvɛlto, ˈzvelto] ADJ

pronto [ˈpronto] ADJ

1. pronto (preparato):

pronto
ready a, per: to, for
pronto per l'uso
ready for use
essere pronto a partire
to be set to leave
essere pronto a partire corridori:
to be under starter's orders
essere pronto a difendere i propri amici
to be quick to defend one's friends
sei pronto?
are you ready?
essere quasi pronto
to be just about ready
sarò -a in un minuto
I'll be ready in a minute
il pranzo è pronto, venite a tavola!
lunch is ready, come and get it!
tenersi pronto per
to be ready or to brace for
essere pronto a intervenire dottore, esercito, servizi di emergenza:
to stand by, to be on standby
essere pronti al peggio
to be prepared for the worst
siamo pronti ad affrontare tutte le sfide
we are ready for all challenges
ha sempre una scusa -a
he's never short of an excuse or he's always got an excuse ready
tutto pronto al lancio! AVIAT
all systems are go!
per quando deve essere pronto il tema?
when is the essay for?
sarà pronto per sabato
it'll be ready (for) Saturday
allora è tutto pronto?
it's all arranged or set then?
non sono ancora pronto per gli esami
I'm not ready for the exams yet
si sedette lì, -a per scrivere
she sat there, pen poised
stare pronto a cogliere al volo idee, informazioni
to listen out for
non era -a ad affrontare il problema
she wasn't equipped or prepared or ready to cope with the problem
non è affatto pronto
he's not nearly ready
pronti, partenza, via!
ready, steady, go!
ai posti di partenza! pronti! via!
on your marks, (get) set, go!
merce in -a consegna
off-the-shelf goods

2. pronto (disposto):

essere pronto a fare
to be ready to do
sono pronti a pagare un tanto a veicolo
they are willing to pay so much per vehicle
è pronto a tutto
he's game or ready for anything
sono pronto a discutere
I'm open to argument
ho trovato in mia zia una persona -a ad ascoltare
I found a ready listener in my aunt
essere pronto a criticare, scusarsi
to be ready with one's criticism, excuses
ero scioccato da quello che era pronto a fare
I was shocked by the lengths he was prepared to go to
essere pronto ad ammettere i propri errori
to be quick to admit one's mistakes
sarei pronto a giurarlo
I'll take my oath on it
sarei pronto a scommettere che…
I'd be willing to wager that…
il governo non era pronto a fornire informazioni
no information was forthcoming from the government

quick-witted in the PONS Dictionary

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He is very introspective and quick-witted yet appears paralysed by his knowledge rather than empowered by it.
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Being quick-witted, personable, and likeable is essential for a host, as well as being able to make quick transitions from one product to another.
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The monkey, nimble and quick-witted, uses these skills to defeat all but the most powerful of demons on the journey.
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Story is so furiously quick-witted that some of its wit gets snarled and smothered in overlap.
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He would stop at nothing to gain his own ends, he was daring, seizing quickly on chances, quick-witted and capable of total hypocrisy.
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She is quick-witted and often asks people too many questions.
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Ruby is independent, quick-witted, humorous, inventive, shrewd and resourceful.
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Her best known comedies feature quick-witted female intellect to equal the male counterparts.
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She is well acquainted with modern technology and is a quick-witted and skilled fighter.
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Although irritated at being his comic foil, she is capable of her own quick-witted put-downs.
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