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sensible proposal

[ˈsɛnsəbəl prəˈpoʊzəl]
noun phrasepl: sensible proposals
proposta sensata
1. A practical, reasonable, and well-thought-out suggestion or plan that shows good judgment
The committee agreed that it was a sensible proposal for reducing costs.
O comitê concordou que era uma proposta sensata para reduzir custos.
2. A suggestion that appeals to reason and common sense rather than emotion
Her sensible proposal solved the problem without creating new ones.
Sua proposta sensata resolveu o problema sem criar novos.
Synonyms
reasonable proposalpractical suggestionwise proposalsound planlogical suggestion
Antonyms
absurd proposalfoolish suggestionunreasonable planimpractical proposal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
proposta sensata
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
proposta sensata/proposta racional
Both forms are commonly used
Portugal
proposta sensata/proposta juiciosa
May also use 'juiciosa' for emphasis on wisdom

Related Idioms & Phrases

make sense
talk sense
come to one's senses
use good judgment
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