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think rationally

[θɪŋk ˈræʃənəli]
verb phrase
pensar racionalmente
1. to use reason and logic to analyze a situation or problem rather than relying on emotion or intuition
When faced with a difficult decision, it's important to think rationally and weigh all the options.
Quando confrontado com uma decisão difícil, é importante pensar racionalmente e pesar todas as opções.
2. to employ logical reasoning and cognitive processes to arrive at conclusions
He tried to think rationally about the conflict instead of reacting emotionally.
Ele tentou pensar racionalmente sobre o conflito em vez de reagir emocionalmente.
NYC Slang
use your head; keep it real
Synonyms
think logicallyreasonthink clearlyuse reasonthink objectively
Antonyms
think emotionallyact impulsivelythink irrationallybe irrational

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pensar racionalmente
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
pensar com a cabeça fria
common colloquial variation meaning 'think with a cool head'
Portugal
pensar racionalmente
standard usage; may also use 'raciocinar'

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep your head
use your head
think with a cool head
appeal to reason
use common sense
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