guarded

[/ˈɡɑːrdɪd/]

adjective

cauteloso

1. cautious and unwilling to reveal information or emotions

He gave a guarded response to the journalist's question.

Ele deu uma resposta cautelosa à pergunta do jornalista.

2. protected or watched over carefully

The palace is a heavily guarded location.

O palácio é um local fortemente vigiado.

3. restrained or measured in manner

She maintained a guarded demeanor throughout the meeting.

Ela manteve uma postura reservada durante toda a reunião.

NYC Slang

tight-lipped; playing it cool

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General Brazilian

cauteloso; reservado; vigiado

Standard usage across Brazil

São Paulo

cauteloso; desconfiado

May emphasize the distrustful aspect

Portugal

cauteloso; reservado; protegido

Similar to Brazilian usage

guarded secret - segredo bem guardado

lower one's guard - abaixar a guarda

catch someone off guard - pegar alguém desprevenido

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