🇪🇸Spanish Source WordCode: ES

Ágil

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ah-heel

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Agile/ˈædʒ.aɪl/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇪🇸 Example Sentence in Spanish:

"El bailarín ágil se movió con gracia."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Able to move quickly and easily; nimble.

    "The agile dancer moved gracefully across the stage."
  2. 2

    Characterized by the ability to think and understand quickly; mentally sharp.

    "Her agile mind allowed her to solve complex problems efficiently."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'agile' originates from the Latin 'agilis', meaning 'quick' or 'nimble', which is derived from 'agere', meaning 'to do' or 'to act'. The term evolved through Old French before entering the English language in the late 14th century, retaining its connotation of quickness and adaptability.

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