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cautions

[/ˈkɔːʃənz/]
noun/verbpl: cautions
cautelas, advertências
1. (noun) Warnings or advice to be careful about possible dangers or problems
The doctor issued several cautions about the medication's side effects.
O médico emitiu várias cautelas sobre os efeitos colaterais do medicamento.
2. (noun) Care taken to avoid potential problems or danger
Handle this equipment with cautions.
Manuseie este equipamento com cautelas.
3. (verb) Third person singular present tense of 'caution' - to warn someone about a possible danger or problem
She cautions against making hasty decisions.
Ela adverte contra a tomada de decisões precipitadas.
4. (verb) To give an official warning to someone
The referee cautions the player for unsporting behavior.
O árbitro adverte o jogador por comportamento antidesportivo.
Synonyms
warningsalertsadvicesadmonitionscaveats
Antonyms
carelessnessrecklessnessnegligence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cautelas, advertências
Most common usage
Portugal
precauções, aviso
Alternative forms used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

throw caution to the wind (agir sem prudência)
a word of caution (uma palavra de advertência)
proceed with caution (prosseguir com cautela)
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