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common sense in Portuguese

common sense in Portuguese is senso comum, bom senso — common sense means sound practical judgement about everyday matters, of the kind most people are expected to have without special training.

common sense in Portuguese

senso comum
noun
Ordinary sensible understanding; one's basic intelligence which allows for plain understanding and without which good decisions or judgments cannot be made.
bom senso
noun
Ordinary sensible understanding; one's basic intelligence which allows for plain understanding and without which good decisions or judgments cannot be made.

What does "common sense" mean?

  1. noun Sound practical judgement about everyday matters, of the kind most people are expected to have without special training.
    "It is just common sense to check the tyres before a long drive."
  2. adjective Based on ordinary practical judgement rather than theory or specialist knowledge. Usually written with a hyphen before a noun.
    "The report ends with a few common-sense suggestions for cutting costs."
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common sense in a sentence

  • It is just common sense to check the tyres before a long drive.
  • She had no formal qualifications, but plenty of common sense.
  • The report ends with a few common-sense suggestions for cutting costs.

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What is "common sense" in Portuguese?

"common sense" in Portuguese is senso comum, bom senso. common sense means: Sound practical judgement about everyday matters, of the kind most people are expected to have without special training.

How do you use "common sense" in a sentence?

Example: "It is just common sense to check the tyres before a long drive." In Portuguese, "common sense" is senso comum, bom senso.

Are there other ways to say "common sense" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "common sense": senso comum, bom senso.

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