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sure-footed

/ˈʃʊrˌfʊt.ɪd/

Traducción: Describe a una persona o animal que camina con firmeza y es poco probable que resbale o caiga; también se usa en sentido figurado para referirse a alguien seguro de sí mismo y poco propenso a cometer errores.

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adjective

C1formalcommon/ˈʃʊrˌfʊt.ɪd/

Describes a person or animal that is steady and unlikely to slip or fall; also used figuratively to describe someone who is confident and unlikely to make mistakes.

  • 🇪🇸Describe a una persona o animal que camina con firmeza y es poco probable que resbale o caiga; también se usa en sentido figurado para referirse a alguien seguro de sí mismo y poco propenso a cometer errores.
  1. Physically stable B2 formal

    Not likely to stumble or lose balance, especially on uneven or difficult terrain.

    • The mountain goat is remarkably sure-footed on steep cliffs.
    • A sure-footed hiker can navigate rocky paths with ease.
    • She remained sure-footed even on the slippery ice.

    🇪🇸Seguro sobre sus pies

    Sinónimos: balancedfirmsecurestablesteady

    Antónimos: awkwardclumsyfumblingtotteringunsteadywobbly

  2. Confident and reliable in judgment C1 formal

    Not prone to making errors in decisions or actions; demonstrating reliable judgment.

    • The experienced diplomat was sure-footed in his negotiations.
    • A sure-footed leader makes decisions with clarity and confidence.
    • Her sure-footed analysis of the market trends impressed the board.

    🇪🇸Seguro de sí mismo y fiable en el juicio

    Sinónimos: astutediscerningjudiciousprudentreliablesagacioussensibleshrewdsoundsteady

    Antónimos: incompetentineptmisguidedundependableunreliable

  • more sure-footed comparative form
  • most sure-footed superlative form