intuitive grasp

[ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪv ɡræsp]

nounpl: intuitive grasps

compreensão intuitiva

1. An immediate understanding or comprehension of something without the need for conscious reasoning or analysis

She had an intuitive grasp of the problem without needing detailed explanation.

Ela tinha uma compreensão intuitiva do problema sem precisar de explicações detalhadas.

2. The ability to understand or perceive something instinctively

His intuitive grasp of music allowed him to play by ear.

Sua compreensão intuitiva de música lhe permitia tocar de ouvido.

NYC Slang

gut feeling about something; reading someone/something without being told

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General Brazilian

compreensão intuitiva

Standard usage across Brazil

São Paulo

compreensão intuitiva

Common in academic and professional contexts

Portugal

compreensão intuitiva

Standard European Portuguese usage

have a feel for something

know something in your bones

have a nose for something

understand at first blush

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