caution, care, prudence
1. the quality of being careful to avoid potential problems or dangers; carefulness
He proceeded with cautela, checking every step.
Ele procedeu com cautela, verificando cada passo.
2. a precautionary measure; something done to prevent harm or ensure safety
As a cautela, always back up your files.
Como cautela, sempre faça backup de seus arquivos.
3. wariness or suspicion; distrust
She viewed his intentions with cautela.
Ela via suas intenções com cautela.
4. a historical document or promissory note
The merchant issued a cautela for the transaction.
O comerciante emitiu uma cautela pela transação.
Related Idioms & Phrases
com cautela - carefully, cautiously
ter cautela - to be careful, to exercise caution
sem cautela - recklessly, without caution
tomar cautelas - to take precautions
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