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behave carefully

[bɪˈheɪv ˈkɛrfəli]
verb phrase
comportar-se com cuidado
1. to conduct oneself in a cautious and deliberate manner, exercising restraint and attention to consequences
You must behave carefully during the important meeting.
Você deve se comportar com cuidado durante a reunião importante.
2. to act in a manner that avoids risk, offense, or unwanted attention
The children were told to behave carefully around the fragile decorations.
As crianças foram instruídas a se comportarem com cuidado perto das decorações frágeis.
Synonyms
act prudentlyconduct oneself cautiouslybe circumspectexercise restraint
Antonyms
behave recklesslyact carelesslybehave wildly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comportar-se com cuidado
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
se comportar com jeito
informal variation
São Paulo
comportar-se com atenção
standard usage
Portugal
comportar-se com cuidado
standard European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

mind your manners
watch your step
keep your wits about you
play it safe
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