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common sense
[ˈkɒmən sens]
noun
senso comum
1.
practical intelligence and sound judgment in everyday matters; the ability to make reasonable decisions without requiring specialized knowledge
Use common sense when crossing the street.
Use senso comum ao atravessar a rua.
2.
basic level of practical understanding shared by most people
It's common sense that you should save money for emergencies.
É senso comum que você deve economizar dinheiro para emergências.
NYC Slang
street smarts
Synonyms
practical wisdom
sound judgment
good sense
horse sense
street smarts
Antonyms
foolishness
nonsense
absurdity
irrationality
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
senso comum
standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
senso comum
commonly used, sometimes colloquially shortened to 'bom senso'
São Paulo
senso comum
standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
senso comum
standard usage; also 'bom senso' is frequently used
Related Idioms & Phrases
lack common sense
have the common sense to
common sense tells you
use your common sense
it's common sense that
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