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cautious person
[KAW-shus PER-sun]
noun
pl: cautious people
pessoa cautelosa
1.
An individual who acts with care and prudence, avoiding unnecessary risks and potential dangers
A cautious person always looks both ways before crossing the street.
Uma pessoa cautelosa sempre olha para os dois lados antes de atravessar a rua.
2.
Someone who exercises careful deliberation before making decisions
As a cautious person, she prefers to research thoroughly before investing money.
Como uma pessoa cautelosa, ela prefere pesquisar minuciosamente antes de investir dinheiro.
NYC Slang
play it safe type
Synonyms
careful person
wary person
prudent person
circumspect individual
cautious individual
Antonyms
reckless person
daring person
impulsive person
rash individual
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
pessoa cautelosa
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
pessoa cuidadosa
Alternative common usage
São Paulo
pessoa prudente
More formal alternative
Portugal
pessoa prudente
Preferred in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
better safe than sorry
look before you leap
measure twice, cut once
err on the side of caution
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