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judicious

[/dʒuːˈdɪʃəs/]
adjective
judicioso
1. having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense
The manager made a judicious decision to invest in new technology.
O gerente tomou uma decisão judiciosa de investir em nova tecnologia.
2. wise and careful; prudent
A judicious approach to spending can help you save money.
Uma abordagem judiciosa aos gastos pode ajudá-lo a economizar dinheiro.
3. appropriate to the circumstances; well-judged
The use of judicious editing improved the film significantly.
O uso de edição judiciosa melhorou significativamente o filme.
Synonyms
wisesensibleprudentthoughtfuldiscerningsageastute
Antonyms
unwiseimprudentrecklessfoolishinjudiciouscareless

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
judicioso
most commonly used term
São Paulo
sensato
alternative, emphasizing sensibility
Portugal
judicioso
formal; also 'prudente' in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

exercise judicious restraint
make a judicious choice
use judicious discretion
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