sensible

assennato, ragionevole

Capace di pensare con chiarezza e scegliere ciò che è meglio in una situazione.

In inglese semplice: Able to think clearly and choose what is best in a situation.

• Anna is a sensible person.
• Ask someone sensible for advice.
• He was sensible enough to wait.

Come si usa: sensible enough to do something (She was sensible enough to ask for help.)

Sinonimi: reasonable, level-headed, wise

Contrari: foolish

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sensato, ragionevole

Adatto alla situazione e con buone possibilità di funzionare.

In inglese semplice: Suitable and likely to work well in the situation.

• That is a sensible plan.
• Taking a taxi seemed sensible.
• Would it be sensible to leave early?

Come si usa: it is sensible to do something (It is sensible to book ahead.)

Sinonimi: reasonable, wise, practical

Contrari: foolish

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pratico

Utile e comodo, soprattutto per vestiti o scarpe in cui l’aspetto conta meno della praticità.

In inglese semplice: Useful and comfortable, especially when appearance is less important.

• Wear sensible shoes for the walk.
• She packed sensible clothes for camping.
• These boots are sensible for wet weather.

Sinonimi: practical

Contrari: impractical

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