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Italian

buonsenso

/bwonˈsen.so/noun · masculineB2
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Meaning

common sense

  • good sense and sound practical judgment in practical matters

In a sentence

In queste situazioni difficili basta usare un po' di buonsenso.

In these difficult situations, it is enough to use a little common sense.

La sua decisione finale fu dettata dal semplice buonsenso.

His final decision was dictated by simple common sense.

Perché non mostri un minimo di buonsenso prima di agire?

Why don't you show a minimum of common sense before acting?

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
buonsensomasculine · singular
buonsensimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Often written as one word ('buonsenso') or as two ('buon senso'). Plural is rare.

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