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cauteloso

[kaw-te-LOH-zu]
adjectivemasculinepl: cautelosos
cautious
1. Exercising care to avoid potential problems or dangers; wary and prudent
He took a cautious approach to investing his money.
Ele tomou uma abordagem cautelosa ao investir seu dinheiro.
2. Characterized by careful consideration and avoidance of risk
The doctor gave a cautious diagnosis pending further tests.
O médico deu um diagnóstico cauteloso pendente de mais testes.
Synonyms
prudentecuidadosoprecavidoatenciosocircunspectovigilante
Antonyms
imprudentetemeráriodescuidadoarriscadoprecipitado

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
cauteloso
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
cauteloso
Standard usage; equivalent to cautious

Related Idioms & Phrases

ser cauteloso com algo - to be cautious about something
andar com cuidado e cautela - to proceed cautiously
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