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insight

[/ˈɪn.saɪt/]
nounpl: insights
percepção, compreensão, intuição
1. A clear, deep understanding of something; the ability to perceive the true nature of something
Her insight into human behavior helped solve the mystery.
A sua percepção do comportamento humano ajudou a resolver o mistério.
2. A sudden realization or understanding of something previously unknown
I had an insight about how to approach the problem differently.
Tive uma compreensão repentina sobre como abordar o problema de forma diferente.
3. The capacity to gain understanding; discernment or penetrating vision
The therapist's insight was remarkable.
A intuição do terapeuta era notável.
Synonyms
understandingperceptiondiscernmentintuitioncomprehensionpenetration
Antonyms
ignorancemisunderstandingblindnessincomprehension

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
insight, percepção, compreensão
Commonly used in business and psychology contexts; often kept as 'insight' in professional settings
São Paulo
insight, visão
Business Portuguese frequently uses 'insight' untranslated
Rio de Janeiro
percepção, intuição
More traditional translations preferred in casual speech
Portugal
compreensão, perceção, iluminação
Portuguese tends to translate rather than borrow the English term

Related Idioms & Phrases

gain an insight into something
have an insight about something
provide/offer an insight
deep insight
flash of insight
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