Cautelosamente (en. Cautiously)

/kaw.te.lo.sa.ˈmen.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
With caution and care.
He entered the room cautiously so as not to make noise.
Entró en la habitación cautelosamente para no hacer ruido.
In a way that avoids risks or dangers.
He observed cautiously before crossing the street.
Observó cautelosamente antes de cruzar la calle.
With an alert attitude towards potential threats.
The soldiers advanced cautiously through the unfamiliar terrain.
Los soldados avanzaron cautelosamente por el terreno desconocido.

Etymology

From the adjective 'cauteloso', which comes from the Latin 'cautelōsus'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

act cautiously
To behave with caution and alertness to potential dangers.
actuar cautelosamente
advance cautiously
To move carefully to avoid accidents or problems.
avanzar cautelosamente

Related Words

caution
Precaution or care taken to avoid dangers.
cautela
cautious
One who acts with caution and does not take risks.
cauteloso

Slang Meanings

To do something very carefully.
When you go to that party, do it cautiously to avoid causing problems.
Cuando vayas a esa fiesta, hazlo cautelosamente para no causar problemas.
To be cautious in a complicated situation.
At work, you always have to act cautiously to avoid getting into trouble.
En el trabajo, siempre tienes que actuar cautelosamente para no meterte en líos.