calculating

• Describe a una persona que actúa de manera astuta y deliberada, buscando su propio beneficio o ventaja mediante la manipulación o el cálculo de sus acciones.

Describes a person who is scheming, shrewd, and deliberately self-interested in their actions.

1. Scheming or manipulativeB2formal

   Describes a person who carefully plans actions to achieve a desired outcome, often in a selfish or underhanded way.

   Calculador

   • He had a calculating mind, always thinking several steps ahead.
   • Her calculating nature made her a formidable business opponent.
   • The villain in the movie was cold and calculating.

   Sinónimosconnivingcraftycunningdeviousguilefulmanipulativeschemingshrewdslywily

   Antónimosartlesscandidfrankguilelesshonestingenuousnaiveopensincerestraightforward

• Verbo usado para determinar o estimar algo mediante operaciones matemáticas o razonamiento lógico.

A verb used to determine or estimate something mathematically or logically.

1. Compute mathematicallyA2formal

   To determine a number or amount using mathematical operations.

   calcular matemáticamente

   • She calculated the total cost of the groceries.
   • The engineer calculated the load capacity of the bridge.
   • He calculated the distance between the two cities.

   Sinónimosadd upcomputecountdeterminefigurereckonsumtallytotalwork out

2. Estimate or predictB1formal

   To form an opinion or make a judgment about something based on available information.

   calcular, estimar

   • They calculated that the project would take six months.
   • The analyst calculated the potential risks of the investment.
   • She calculated the best time to leave to avoid traffic.

   Sinónimosanticipateassessestimatefigureforecastgaugejudgepredictprojectreckon

   Antónimosguessmiscalculatemisjudge

3. Plan deliberatelyB2formal

   To plan or intend something, often with careful thought.

   calcular, planear deliberadamente

   • His remarks were calculated to provoke a reaction.
   • The strategy was calculated to maximize profits.
   • She calculated every move in the negotiation.

   Sinónimosaimcontrivedesigndeviseintendmeanplanpurpose