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cautious
[KAW-shus]
adjective
cauteloso
1.
Careful to avoid potential problems or dangers; wary and prudent
She took a cautious approach to investing her money.
Ela adotou uma abordagem cautelosa ao investir seu dinheiro.
2.
Showing or expressing care and attention to potential risks
The doctor gave a cautious prognosis about his recovery.
O médico deu um prognóstico cauteloso sobre sua recuperação.
3.
Unwilling to take risks; conservative in behavior or judgment
He is cautious by nature and prefers to plan everything in advance.
Ele é cauteloso por natureza e prefere planejar tudo com antecedência.
Synonyms
careful
wary
prudent
circumspect
guarded
vigilant
tentative
Antonyms
reckless
careless
bold
daring
rash
imprudent
incautious
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
cauteloso
Standard and widely used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
cauteloso
Same as general Brazilian usage
São Paulo
cauteloso
Same as general Brazilian usage
Portugal
cauteloso
Standard Portuguese; may also use 'precavido' in some contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
proceed with caution
take a cautious approach
cautious optimism
tread carefully
err on the side of caution
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