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sagacious

[/səˈɡeɪʃəs/]
adjective
sagaz
1. having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise
The sagacious leader made decisions based on careful analysis and foresight.
O líder sagaz tomou decisões baseadas em análise cuidadosa e visão de futuro.
2. demonstrating keen perception and understanding; insightful
Her sagacious observations about human behavior proved invaluable to the research.
Suas observações sagazes sobre o comportamento humano provaram ser inestimáveis para a pesquisa.
Synonyms
wiseintelligentperceptivediscerningastutejudiciousperspicaciouskeen
Antonyms
foolishunwiseobtuseimperceptivedullincapable

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sagaz
most common translation; used in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
perspicaz
alternative used particularly in academic and professional settings
Portugal
sagaz
standard translation; matches European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

sagacious judgment
sagacious mind
sagacious counsel
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