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be intelligent

[bi ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒənt]
verb phrase
ser inteligente
1. to possess or demonstrate the capacity for learning, understanding, reasoning, and solving problems
She is intelligent and excels in her studies.
Ela é inteligente e se destaca em seus estudos.
2. to show clever thinking or smart judgment
He made an intelligent decision to invest in the company.
Ele tomou uma decisão inteligente ao investir na empresa.
NYC Slang
be sharp, be on point, have brains
Synonyms
be smartbe cleverbe brightbe quick-wittedbe sharp
Antonyms
be stupidbe foolishbe dumbbe dim-witted

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser inteligente
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ser inteligente
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
ser inteligente
Standard usage
Portugal
ser inteligente
Standard usage across Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

have a sharp mind
be a quick learner
have good sense
ser de bom senso
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