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careful person
[ˈkɛrfl ˈpɜrsən]
noun
pl: careful people
pessoa cuidadosa
1.
An individual who pays close attention to details and avoids mistakes or risks
She is a careful person who always double-checks her work before submitting it.
Ela é uma pessoa cuidadosa que sempre verifica seu trabalho duas vezes antes de entregá-lo.
2.
Someone who exercises caution and prudence in their actions and decisions
As a careful person, he prefers to plan ahead rather than act impulsively.
Como uma pessoa cuidadosa, ele prefere planejar com antecedência em vez de agir impulsivamente.
Synonyms
cautious person
prudent person
meticulous person
conscientious person
attentive person
Antonyms
reckless person
careless person
negligent person
hasty person
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
pessoa cuidadosa
Most common usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
pessoa cautelosa
Alternative form used in formal contexts
São Paulo
pessoa prudente
Commonly used in business and professional settings
Portugal
pessoa cuidada
Portuguese variant emphasizing meticulousness
Related Idioms & Phrases
watch one's step
cover all the bases
dot the i's and cross the t's
be on one's toes
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