B1🧠 Personality
Italian word
razionale
rational, logical, reason-based
Looks like
rational
based on or in accordance with reason or logic
⚠️ The trap
True cognate. BUT 'razionale' in Italian also means 'practical/efficient' in design contexts ('una cucina razionale' = an efficient, well-organised kitchen). English 'rational' doesn't work this way.
To say "based on or in accordance with reason or logic" in Italian:
razionale (true cognate)
"razionale" in English means:
rational, logical, reason-based
Example
"Cerca di essere più razionale nelle tue decisioni."
"Try to be more rational in your decisions."
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