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behave sensibly

[bɪˈheɪv ˈsɛnsəbli]
verb phrase
comportar-se sensatamente
1. to act in a reasonable, prudent, and rational manner; to conduct oneself in a way that shows good judgment and wisdom
If you behave sensibly during the interview, you will make a good impression.
Se você se comportar sensatamente durante a entrevista, fará uma boa impressão.
2. to avoid reckless or foolish actions and instead make thoughtful decisions
The teenagers were asked to behave sensibly while their parents were away.
Pediram aos adolescentes que se comportassem sensatamente enquanto seus pais estavam fora.
NYC Slang
keep it real
Synonyms
act reasonablyconduct oneself properlybehave responsiblyact wiselybehave prudently
Antonyms
behave recklesslyact foolishlymisbehavebehave irresponsiblyact unwisely

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comportar-se sensatamente
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
se comportar com bom senso
alternative phrasing emphasizing good sense
Rio de Janeiro
agir com juízo
more colloquial variant
Portugal
comportar-se racionalmente
European Portuguese preference for 'racionalmente'

Related Idioms & Phrases

have one's head on straight
keep one's head
use common sense
act one's age
play by the rules
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