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buonsenso

common sense

noun bwon-SEN-zoh Rare

Also means

good sense

Usage Note

Buonsenso (also written as two words buon senso) is the ability to judge situations practically and wisely. It is masculine and has no plural in common use. Learners should note that senso itself means 'sense' or 'direction', so buonsenso is literally 'good sense'.

Examples

"Usa il buonsenso prima di agire."

Natural Translation

Use common sense before acting.

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