smart thinking

[/smɑrt ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/]
noun
pensamento inteligente
1. clever, quick, or intelligent reasoning or problem-solving
That was smart thinking to call ahead and reserve a table.
Foi um pensamento inteligente ligar com antecedência e reservar uma mesa.
2. practical and effective decision-making
Smart thinking led them to invest in renewable energy early.
Um pensamento inteligente os levou a investir em energia renovável cedo.
3. quick wit or intelligent response to a situation
His smart thinking got us out of a difficult situation.
Seu raciocínio inteligente nos tirou de uma situação difícil.
In American English, 'smart thinking' is widely used in business and casual contexts to praise quick decision-making. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'pensamento inteligente' is formal and neutral, while 'ideia brilhante' (brilliant idea) or 'sacada' (insight/clever move) are more colloquial alternatives commonly used in everyday speech.
NYC Slang
sharp thinking; street smarts
Synonyms / Sinônimos
clever thinkingintelligent reasoningquick thinkingsound judgmentastute thinkingwise decision-making
Antonyms / Antônimos
foolish thinkingpoor judgmentcareless thinkingstupidityrecklessness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pensamento inteligente
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ideia brilhante
More colloquial alternative in Rio
São Paulo
pensamento estratégico
Often used in business context
Portugal
pensamento astuto
Portuguese preference for 'astuto' instead of 'inteligente'

Related Words

intelligencewisdomstrategyproblem-solvingdecision-makingmental acuityresourcefulness

Related Idioms & Phrases

think on your feet
use your head
put on your thinking cap
have a good head on your shoulders
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