sábio
1. having or showing great knowledge, good judgment, and wisdom
He is a wise man who has learned from his mistakes.
Ele é um homem sábio que aprendeu com seus erros.
2. prudent or sensible; demonstrating good sense or judgment
It was a wise decision to save money for the future.
Foi uma decisão sábia poupar dinheiro para o futuro.
3. aware of or informed about something (often used with 'to' or 'to the')
I became wise to their schemes.
Fiquei ciente de seus esquemas.
NYC Slang
wise guy (n.) - a person who makes unwanted jokes or acts in a smart-aleck manner
Related Idioms & Phrases
a word to the wise - a brief warning or piece of advice
wise crack - a witty or sarcastic remark
get wise to - to become aware of or informed about something
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