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senso comum
[ˈsẽ.su ̃ ˈko.mũ]
noun
masculine
pl: sensos comuns
common sense
1.
practical intelligence and sound judgment in everyday matters; the ability to think and act reasonably without special knowledge or training
It's just common sense to wear a seatbelt while driving.
É senso comum usar cinto de segurança ao dirigir.
2.
shared beliefs or opinions held by most people in a society
According to common sense, you should save money for emergencies.
Segundo o senso comum, você deve economizar dinheiro para emergências.
NYC Slang
street smarts / common sense
Synonyms
bom senso
juízo
prudência
discernimento
Antonyms
insensatez
tolice
absurdo
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
senso comum
standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
senso comum
standard usage; sometimes abbreviated as 'bom senso' in everyday speech
Related Idioms & Phrases
ter bom senso
falta de senso comum
ir contra o senso comum
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