nounfemininepl: prudências
prudence
1. The quality of being careful and sensible in making decisions; caution and discretion
She acted with prudence in handling the delicate situation.
Ela agiu com prudência ao lidar com a situação delicada.
2. Wisdom and good judgment in practical matters; circumspection
It is prudence to save money for emergencies.
É prudência economizar dinheiro para emergências.
3. The virtue of making careful and informed decisions to avoid unnecessary risks
The driver showed prudence by slowing down in bad weather.
O motorista mostrou prudência ao diminuir a velocidade em mau tempo.
Related Idioms & Phrases
com prudência - with caution/prudently
por prudência - for safety's sake/as a precaution
agir com prudência - to act wisely/carefully
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