It can be cunning, but it can also be smart, knowledgeable or clever, depending on tone and context. And can also mean “paying attention” (in parts of the count

It can be cunning, but it can also be smart, knowledgeable or clever, depending on tone and context. And can also mean “paying attention” (in parts of the country - “tá esperto”). I believe the original meaning is closer to knowledgeable (from “expertus”)