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cautionary notes

[KAW-shuh-ner-ee nōts]
nounpl: cautionary notes
notas de advertência
1. Warnings or alerts provided to inform someone of potential risks, dangers, or important considerations before taking action
The manual included cautionary notes about operating the machinery in wet conditions.
O manual incluía notas de advertência sobre a operação da máquina em condições úmidas.
2. Formal or informal warnings issued by authorities, organizations, or experts to alert the public of potential hazards
Health officials issued cautionary notes regarding the consumption of contaminated water.
Autoridades de saúde emitiram notas de advertência sobre o consumo de água contaminada.
Synonyms
warningsalertscautionsadvisoriesnotices

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
notas de advertência
Most common usage across Brazil
General Brazilian
avisos de cautela
Alternative formulation in informal contexts
Portugal
notas de aviso
Slightly different phrasing preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

a word to the wise
fair warning
take heed
caveat emptor (let the buyer beware)
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