Juicioso (en. Judicious)

/xwiˈsoso/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Definition: Refers to a person who makes reflective and prudent decisions.

Example Sentence: He is judicious when investing his money.

Es juicioso al invertir su dinero.

Definition: Alludes to sensible and reasoned behavior.

Example Sentence: Her response was very judicious in the meeting.

Su respuesta fue muy juiciosa en la reunión.

Definition: Refers to someone who acts prudently and rationally.

Example Sentence: Judicious young people think carefully before acting.

Los jóvenes juiciosos piensan bien antes de actuar.

Etymology/Origin: Derived from the Latin 'juiciosus', meaning 'full of judgment'.

Common Phrase: to have good judgment

Meaning: to act with sense and prudence.

tener juicios

Common Phrase: to be judicious

Meaning: to be sensible and act reasonably.

ser juicioso

Common Phrase: judicious in his/her decisions

Meaning: to make well-considered decisions.

juicioso en sus decisiones

Related Word: judgment

Description: Analysis or deliberation made about something.

juicio

Related Word: sensibility

Description: Quality of acting sensibly.

sensatez

Related Word: prudence

Description: Caution and moderation in action.

prudencia

Slang Meaning: A person who is considerate and analytical.

Slang Example: That boy is very judicious; he always thinks before he speaks.

Ese chico es muy juicioso, siempre piensa antes de hablar.

Slang Meaning: Someone who does not act on impulses.

Slang Example: She is judicious; she never does crazy things without thinking about it.

Ella es juiciosa, nunca comete locuras sin pensarlo.