discerning

• Que demonstra bom senso e critério, especialmente em relação a estilo, qualidade ou valor; que sabe distinguir e avaliar com exigência.

Having or showing good judgment, especially about style, quality, or value.

1. Having good judgmentC1formal

   Showing the ability to make good judgments, especially about quality or style.

   Discernente

   • She is a discerning collector of antique furniture.
   • The restaurant is popular among discerning food critics.
   • Only a discerning eye can spot the difference between these two paintings.

   Sinônimosacuteastutediscriminatinginsightfuljudiciousperceptivesagacioussharpshrewdwise

   Antônimosfoolishindiscriminateshortsightedundiscerningundiscriminatingunwise

2. Perceptive or insightfulC1formal

   Able to see and understand things that are not obvious to most people.

   Perspicaz

   • He is a discerning reader who notices subtle themes in literature.
   • Her discerning analysis of the situation impressed the board.
   • A discerning investor knows when to buy and sell stocks.

   Sinônimosacuteastuteinsightfuljudiciouspenetratingperceptivesagacioussharpshrewdwise

   Antônimosdullobtuseshortsightedunobservantunperceptive

• Verbo que designa o ato de perceber, reconhecer ou distinguir algo com clareza, frequentemente por meio de observação atenta ou perspicácia.

A verb used to indicate the act of perceiving, recognizing, or distinguishing something with clarity, often through careful observation or insight.

1. Recognize or perceiveB2formal

   To see, recognize, or understand something that is not obvious or clear.

   Discernir

   • It is difficult to discern the truth from his lies.
   • She could discern a faint outline in the darkness.
   • The expert could discern subtle differences in the paintings.

   Sinônimosdetectdistinguishidentifymake outnoticeobserveperceiverecognize

   Antônimosconfuseignoremisperceivemissoverlook

2. Distinguish or differentiateB2formal

   To be able to see the difference between two or more things.

   Distinguir

   • He can discern between right and wrong easily.
   • The teacher could discern the students' different learning styles.
   • It takes practice to discern the various bird species by their songs.

   Sinônimosdifferentiatediscriminatedistinguishseparatetell apart

   Antônimosconflateconfusemistake