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circunspecto
[sir-kun-speh-tu]
adjective
masculine
pl: circunspectos
circumspect
1.
careful to consider all circumstances and consequences; prudent and cautious
He took a circumspect approach to the delicate negotiations.
Ele adotou uma abordagem circunspecta nas negociações delicadas.
2.
wary and watchful; observant of surroundings
The circunspect detective examined every detail of the crime scene.
O detetive circunspecto examinou cada detalhe da cena do crime.
Synonyms
cauteloso
prudente
cuidadoso
atencioso
vigilante
perspicaz
Antonyms
imprudente
descuidado
precipitado
temerário
negligente
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
circunspecto
Standard usage in formal contexts
São Paulo
circunspecto
Common in business and legal terminology
Portugal
circunspecto
Standard usage, slightly more formal tone
Related Idioms & Phrases
ser circunspecto nas palavras
agir de forma circunspecta
olhar circunspecto
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