ser cauteloso

[sehr kaw-teh-LOH-zoh]

verb phrase

to be cautious

1. to act with care and attention to avoid potential danger or mistakes

You should be cautious when crossing the street.

Você deve ser cauteloso ao atravessar a rua.

2. to proceed with prudence and careful consideration

It's wise to be cautious before making important decisions.

É sábio ser cauteloso antes de tomar decisões importantes.

3. to exercise care and wariness in dealing with someone or something

Be cautious with that stranger.

Seja cauteloso com esse estranho.

NYC Slang

play it safe

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

ser cauteloso

Standard usage throughout Brazil

São Paulo

ser cauteloso

Common in formal and informal contexts

Rio de Janeiro

ser cauteloso

Standard usage, sometimes replaced with 'ficar atento'

Portugal

ser cauteloso

Standard European Portuguese usage

ir com calma

ficar de olho aberto

não se precipitar

agir com cuidado

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