wit

US /wɪt/
UK /wɪt/
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1.

ingenio, agudeza

the capacity for inventive thought and quick understanding; keen intelligence.

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She has a sharp wit and a quick mind.
Ella tiene un ingenio agudo y una mente rápida.
His quick wit always made people laugh.
Su rápido ingenio siempre hacía reír a la gente.
2.

humor, agudeza

a natural aptitude for using words and ideas in a quick and inventive way to create humor.

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He's known for his dry wit.
Es conocido por su ingenio seco.
Her sharp wit made her a popular speaker.
Su agudo ingenio la convirtió en una oradora popular.
1.

saber, conocer

to know or be aware of (archaic or literary)

:
He did not wit what lay ahead.
Él no sabía lo que le esperaba.
Full well I wit that you speak truth.
Bien que dices la verdad.