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bom senso

[bõ ˈsẽ.su]
nounmasculinepl: bons sensos
common sense
1. The ability to think and behave in a practical, rational way based on sound judgment and practical understanding rather than theory
You should use common sense when making important decisions.
Você deveria usar bom senso ao tomar decisões importantes.
2. Good judgment and practical wisdom in everyday matters
It's common sense not to touch a hot stove.
É bom senso não tocar em uma panela quente.
NYC Slang
street smarts
Synonyms
senso práticojuízoprudênciasabedoria práticadiscernimento
Antonyms
insensatezloucurafalta de juízoimprudência

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bom senso
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
bom senso
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
bom senso
No significant regional variation
Portugal
bom senso
Standard usage, sometimes 'senso comum' as alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

ter bom senso
falta de bom senso
com bom senso
perder o bom senso
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