bom senso — meaning in English
Portuguese → English · translate English → Portuguese instead
English meaning
- common sense noun Sound practical judgement about everyday matters, of the kind most people are expected to have without special training.
- gumption noun Practical common sense and the drive to get things done without being told.
- wisdom noun The ability to use knowledge and experience to make good decisions and judgements.
Senses
bom senso is used for these senses in English:
- common sense Ordinary sensible understanding; one's basic intelligence which allows for plain understanding and without which good decisions or judgments cannot be made.
- gumption (UK, Irish) Common sense, initiative, resourcefulness. [from early 18th c.]
- wisdom The discretionary use of knowledge for the greatest good.
common sense — full definition
- noun Sound practical judgement about everyday matters, of the kind most people are expected to have without special training.
- adjective Based on ordinary practical judgement rather than theory or specialist knowledge. Usually written with a hyphen before a noun.