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recommend caution
[ˌrekəˈmend ˈkɔːʃən]
verb phrase
recomendar cautela
1.
to advise someone to be careful or to proceed with care in a particular situation
The safety inspector would recommend caution when handling hazardous materials.
O inspetor de segurança recomendaria cautela ao manusear materiais perigosos.
2.
to suggest prudent and careful behavior as a precaution
Financial advisors recommend caution before making large investments.
Os consultores financeiros recomendam cautela antes de fazer grandes investimentos.
Synonyms
advise caution
urge caution
suggest care
counsel prudence
warn of risks
Antonyms
encourage recklessness
recommend boldness
urge haste
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
recomendar cautela
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
recomendar cuidado
alternative with 'cuidado' (care) is also frequently used
Portugal
recomendar prudência
in Portugal, 'prudência' is often preferred over 'cautela'
Related Idioms & Phrases
proceed with caution
better safe than sorry
play it safe
err on the side of caution
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