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educated

[/ˈɛdʒʊkeɪtɪd/]
adjective
educado
1. having received formal education or instruction
She is an educated professional with a master's degree.
Ela é uma profissional educada com mestrado.
2. showing good manners and refinement
His educated accent suggested a privileged upbringing.
Seu sotaque educado sugeria uma infância privilegiada.
3. based on knowledge or careful consideration
We made an educated guess about the outcome.
Fizemos um palpite educado sobre o resultado.
Synonyms
learnedscholarlyculturedrefinedknowledgeablecultivated
Antonyms
uneducatedignorantunschooledunculturedilliterate

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
educado
most common usage; also means 'well-mannered'
São Paulo
educado
standard usage, same as general Brazilian
Rio de Janeiro
educado
standard usage, same as general Brazilian
Portugal
educado
standard usage; can also mean 'polite' or 'well-behaved'

Related Idioms & Phrases

educated guess
educated elite
well-educated individual
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