estar precavido
[ɨʃ'taɾ pɾɛka'vidʊ]
verb phrase
to be cautious, to be on guard, to be prepared
1. To be in a state of caution or preparedness; to be vigilant against potential dangers or problems
It's better to be forewarned and precautious than to be caught off guard.
É melhor estar precavido do que ser apanhado de surpresa.
2. To have taken preventive measures or precautions in advance
He stayed precautious by keeping extra supplies at home.
Ele estava precavido mantendo suprimentos extras em casa.
NYC Slang
to keep your guard up, to stay on your toes
Related Idioms & Phrases
estar precavido é melhor que lamentar
é melhor prevenir do que remediar
de precavido ninguém morre
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