Cautela (en. Caution)

/kau̯ˈtela/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Attitude of caution in the face of a risk or danger.

He exercised caution when crossing the street at night.

Guardó cautela al cruzar la calle en la noche.

Measure or action taken to avoid a risk.

He took caution in the financial investment.

Tomó cautela en la inversión financiera.

Care or special attention in delicate situations.

He made his presentation with caution so as not to offend anyone.

Hizo su presentación con cautela para no ofender a nadie.

From Latin 'cautela', which means precaution or care.

act with caution

Making decisions carefully to avoid mistakes.

actuar con cautela

extreme caution

Excessive caution in the face of a situation.

cautela extrema

with caution

Doing something in a careful manner.

con cautela

precaution

Care taken to avoid a risk.

precaución

care

Attention paid to something to prevent harm.

cuidado

prudence

Attitude of avoiding risks or dangers.

prudencia

Being in precaution mode.

When I tell you not to go out at that hour, it's because I am being cautious.

Cuando te digo que no salgas a esa hora, es porque estoy en cautela.

Being distrustful or wary.

I am always cautious with the new people I meet.

Siempre estoy en cautela con las personas nuevas que conozco.