cautioning

[ˈkɔːʃənɪŋ]
verb (gerund/present participle)
advertência, aviso, advertindo
1. warning someone about a possible danger or problem; advising someone to be careful
The teacher was cautioning the students about the dangers of plagiarism.
A professora estava advertindo os alunos sobre os perigos do plágio.
2. giving a formal warning to someone, especially in legal or official contexts
The police officer was cautioning the suspect before questioning.
O policial estava dando uma advertência formal ao suspeito antes de interrogá-lo.
3. urging caution or careful consideration
Financial experts are cautioning investors against risky ventures.
Especialistas financeiros estão advertindo os investidores contra empreendimentos arriscados.
In Brazil, 'cautioning' (advertência) is commonly used in educational settings and professional environments. In the USA, 'cautioning' is frequently associated with police procedures where officers must caution suspects of their rights. The term carries weight in both legal and informal advice-giving contexts.
NYC Slang
putting someone on notice
Synonyms / Sinônimos
warningadvisingalertingadmonishingexhorting cautioncounseling
Antonyms / Antônimos
encouragingurging forwardembolden

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
advertência, aviso
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
aviso, prevenção
Commonly used in daily speech
São Paulo
advertência formal
Often used in business and legal contexts
Portugal
advertência, prevenção
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese but may use 'admoestação' in formal contexts

Related Words

cautioncautiouscautiouslycautionswarnedwarning

Related Idioms & Phrases

cautioning against
raising a word of caution
sounding a note of caution
urging caution
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