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juízo

[ʒu'i.zu]
nounmasculinepl: juízos
judgment
1. The ability to make sound decisions; discernment or wisdom
He acted without judgment.
Ele agiu sem juízo.
2. A formal decision or verdict made by a court or judge
The judge issued a judgment in favor of the plaintiff.
O juiz proferiu um juízo a favor do autor.
3. An opinion or assessment about something or someone
In my judgment, this is the best solution.
No meu juízo, esta é a melhor solução.
4. Mental capacity or sanity
He lost his judgment after the accident.
Ele perdeu o juízo após o acidente.
Synonyms
sentençaparecervotoopiniãodiscernimentoprudência
Antonyms
insensatezloucuraimprudência

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
juízo
Standard usage across all contexts
Portugal
juízo
Standard usage; may emphasize legal context more frequently

Related Idioms & Phrases

perder o juízo (to lose one's mind)
bom juízo (good judgment)
Dia do Juízo Final (Judgment Day)
em juízo (in court; judicially)
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