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sensible

[/ˈsɛnsəbəl/]
adjective
sensato
1. capable of perceiving by the senses; aware or conscious
She was sensible of the danger ahead.
Ela estava ciente do perigo à frente.
2. reasonable, rational, and practical; showing good judgment
It would be sensible to check the weather before going out.
Seria sensato verificar o tempo antes de sair.
3. perceptible to the senses; noticeable or observable
There was a sensible difference in temperature between the rooms.
Havia uma diferença perceptível de temperatura entre os quartos.
Synonyms
reasonablerationalpracticalprudentwisejudiciousawareconscious
Antonyms
unreasonableirrationalimpracticalfoolishunawareunconscious

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sensato
most common usage for the meaning of reasonable/practical
São Paulo
sensato/judicioso
both terms are widely used in formal contexts
Portugal
sensato/prudente
prudente may be preferred in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

sensible shoes
be sensible about something
a sensible person
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