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cautelosa
[kaw-te-LOH-zuh]
adjective
feminine
pl: cautelosas
cautious, wary, prudent
1.
characterized by caution; careful to avoid potential problems or dangers
She took a cautious approach to the investment.
Ela tomou uma abordagem cautelosa em relação ao investimento.
2.
showing careful consideration; prudent and circumspect
The government issued a cautious statement about the negotiations.
O governo emitiu uma declaração cautelosa sobre as negociações.
Synonyms
prudente
cuidadosa
circunspecta
vigilante
atenta
reservada
Antonyms
imprudente
descuidada
temerária
audaciosa
precipitada
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
cautelosa
standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
cautelosa
standard usage, sometimes more formally employed in written contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
andar com cautela
tomar precauções
ser cauteloso com as palavras
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