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sound advisor

[/saʊnd ədˈvaɪzər/]
nounpl: sound advisors
conselheiro sensato
1. A person who provides wise, reliable, and well-reasoned guidance or counsel based on good judgment and experience
He is a sound advisor on financial matters.
Ele é um conselheiro sensato em questões financeiras.
2. Someone whose advice is trustworthy and based on solid reasoning rather than speculation
The company values her as a sound advisor for strategic decisions.
A empresa a valoriza como conselheira sensata para decisões estratégicas.
Synonyms
wise counselorprudent advisorreliable guidetrusted consultantsagacious mentor
Antonyms
unreliable advisorpoor counselormisguided mentoruntrustworthy guide

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conselheiro sensato
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
conselheiro prudente
Alternative common in business contexts
Portugal
conselheiro judicious
More formal, often used in institutional contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

a word to the wise
pearls of wisdom
take someone's advice to heart
sound judgment
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