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wise decision

[waɪz dɪˈsɪʒən]
noun phrasepl: wise decisions
decisão sábia
1. a choice or determination made after careful consideration that is judicious, prudent, and likely to produce good results
Choosing to study abroad was a wise decision that changed her career path.
Escolher estudar no exterior foi uma decisão sábia que mudou sua carreira.
2. a judgment or resolution characterized by wisdom and sound reasoning
The manager's wise decision to invest in employee training paid off in the long run.
A decisão sábia do gerente de investir no treinamento dos funcionários compensou a longo prazo.
NYC Slang
smart move
Synonyms
prudent decisionsound decisionjudicious choicesensible decisionthoughtful choice
Antonyms
foolish decisionreckless choiceimpulsive decisionunwise choicepoor judgment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
decisão sábia
most common usage
Brazil
escolha sensata
alternative, emphasizing sensibility
Portugal
decisão judiciosa
more formal alternative used in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

a no-brainer
the right call
playing your cards right
making the grade
keeping your head on straight
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