circunspecção

[sir.kun.spek.ˈsɐ̃w̃]

nounfemininepl: circunspecções

circumspection

1. The quality of being careful to consider all circumstances and consequences; caution and prudence in one's actions or words

She handled the delicate situation with great circumspection.

Ela lidou com a situação delicada com grande circunspecção.

2. Careful attention to all relevant facts and circumstances; thoroughness in observation

The lawyer approached the case with circunspection and attention to detail.

O advogado abordou o caso com circunspecção e atenção aos detalhes.

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General Brazilian

circunspecção

Standard usage, though cautela and prudência are more common in everyday speech

Portugal

circunspecção

Standard formal usage, particularly in literary and legal contexts

com circunspecção (with circumspection)

agir com circunspecção (to act with circumspection)

falar com circunspecção (to speak cautiously)

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