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react intuitively
[ri-ˈakt ɪn-ˈtu̇-ə-tiv-lē]
verb phrase
reagir intuitivamente
1.
To respond or act in response to something based on immediate understanding or instinct rather than conscious reasoning
When the child saw the dog, she reacted intuitively by stepping back.
Quando a criança viu o cachorro, reagiu intuitivamente ao recuar.
2.
To respond automatically following one's instincts or gut feeling without deliberate thought
The experienced driver reacted intuitively to the sudden obstacle on the road.
O motorista experiente reagiu intuitivamente ao obstáculo súbito na estrada.
NYC Slang
go with your gut
Synonyms
respond instinctively
act on instinct
respond automatically
follow one's gut
react spontaneously
Antonyms
react deliberately
respond analytically
think carefully
deliberate consciously
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
reagir intuitivamente
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
reagir instintivamente
Common alternative phrasing
Portugal
reagir intuitivamente
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
follow your instincts
go with the flow
trust your gut
act on impulse
follow your heart
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