raciocinar

Senses

1. 1.

   to reason, to think logically

   to use logic and rational thought to form conclusions or solve problems

2. 2.

   to figure out, to work out

   to arrive at an understanding through mental process

Examples

• "Preciso raciocinar com calma antes de tomar uma decisão."

  I need to think things through calmly before making a decision.

• "Ele raciocina muito rápido e sempre encontra soluções criativas."

  He reasons very quickly and always finds creative solutions.

• "É difícil raciocinar quando estou muito cansado."

  It's hard to think clearly when I'm very tired.

Usage

Common collocations include "raciocinar logicamente" (to reason logically), "raciocinar com clareza" (to think clearly), and "raciocinar sobre algo" (to reason about something). Often used in educational and intellectual contexts. The noun form is "raciocínio" (reasoning).