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act intuitively
[/ækt ɪnˈtuːɪtɪvli/]
verb phrase
agir intuitivamente
1.
to behave or respond based on instinct or immediate understanding without conscious reasoning or analysis
The experienced driver acted intuitively when the car started to skid.
O motorista experiente agiu intuitivamente quando o carro começou a derrapar.
2.
to make decisions or take action guided by intuition rather than logic or deliberation
She decided to act intuitively and trust her gut feeling about the job offer.
Ela decidiu agir intuitivamente e confiar em seu instinto sobre a oferta de emprego.
NYC Slang
go with your gut
Synonyms
act on instinct
follow one's intuition
act spontaneously
trust one's gut
act reflexively
Antonyms
act rationally
act deliberately
think analytically
reason logically
deliberate carefully
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
agir intuitivamente
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
agir de instinto
colloquial alternative emphasizing instinct
São Paulo
agir intuitivamente
formal and standard usage
Portugal
agir intuitivamente
standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
trust your instincts
follow your heart
play it by ear
go with the flow
listen to your inner voice
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