prudent

[/ˈpruːdənt/]

adjective

prudente

1. Acting with or showing care and thought for the future; exercising good judgment

It is prudent to save money for emergencies.

É prudente economizar dinheiro para emergências.

2. Careful to avoid potential problems or dangers; cautious

A prudent investor diversifies their portfolio.

Um investidor prudente diversifica seu portfólio.

3. Marked by wisdom and good judgment in practical matters

She made a prudent decision to decline the risky offer.

Ela tomou uma decisão prudente ao recusar a oferta arriscada.

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General Brazilian

prudente

Standard usage; commonly used in both formal and informal contexts

Rio de Janeiro

prudente

Same as general Brazilian Portuguese

São Paulo

prudente

Same as general Brazilian Portuguese

Portugal

prudente

Identical to Brazilian usage; may also use 'avisado' in some contexts meaning cautious

prudent man rule - a legal standard requiring fiduciaries to act with reasonable care

better safe than sorry - reflecting prudent caution

look before you leap - expressing prudent deliberation

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