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prudent behavior
[ˈpruːdənt bɪˈheɪvjər]
noun
comportamento prudente
1.
Cautious and sensible conduct that avoids unnecessary risks or potential harm
His prudent behavior during the financial crisis saved the company from bankruptcy.
Seu comportamento prudente durante a crise financeira salvou a empresa da falência.
2.
Careful and thoughtful actions based on practical wisdom and discretion
The driver's prudent behavior in bad weather prevented an accident.
O comportamento prudente do motorista em más condições climáticas preveniu um acidente.
Synonyms
cautious behavior
careful conduct
discreet behavior
wise behavior
sensible conduct
judicious behavior
Antonyms
reckless behavior
rash conduct
imprudent behavior
careless behavior
foolish conduct
hasty behavior
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
comportamento prudente
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
comportamento prudente
Standard usage in European Portuguese
General
conduta prudente
Alternative formal expression
Related Idioms & Phrases
better safe than sorry
look before you leap
err on the side of caution
measure twice, cut once
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