precaução

[pre-kah-oo-SOW]

nounfemininepl: precauções

precaution

1. A measure taken in advance to prevent something undesirable or to prepare for a possible event

As a precaution, we wore masks during the pandemic.

Como precaução, usamos máscaras durante a pandemia.

2. Careful attention to avoid potential danger or problems; carefulness

The doctor recommended precautions against infection.

O médico recomendou precauções contra infecção.

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General Brazilian

precaução

Standard usage throughout Brazil

Portugal

precaução

Standard usage in European Portuguese

com precaução - with caution/carefully

tomar precauções - to take precautions

por precaução - as a precaution/just in case

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