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wisely

[ˈwaɪzli]
adverb
sabiamente
1. in a manner showing good judgment and knowledge; prudently
She wisely decided to save money for emergencies.
Ela sabiamente decidiu poupar dinheiro para emergências.
2. with wisdom and thoughtfulness
He wisely chose to listen before speaking.
Ele sabiamente escolheu ouvir antes de falar.
Synonyms
prudentlyjudiciouslysensiblyintelligentlythoughtfully
Antonyms
foolishlyunwiselyimprudentlyrecklesslythoughtlessly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sabiamente
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
sabiamente
standard usage, no regional variation
São Paulo
sabiamente
standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
sabiamente
standard usage, equivalent in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

think twice wisely
speak wisely
choose wisely
act wisely
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