Circunspección (en. Circumspection)

/siɾ.kuns.pekˈsjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Careful observation of a matter or situation.
Circumspection is key to making informed decisions.
La circunspección es clave para tomar decisiones informadas.
Thorough and detailed examination.
A circumspection of the area was conducted before starting construction.
Se realizó una circunspección del área antes de iniciar la construcción.
Care to avoid making reckless decisions.
He acted with circumspection when presenting the proposals.
Actuó con circunspección al momento de presentar las propuestas.

Etymology

From the Latin 'circumspectio' meaning 'to look around'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

act with circumspection
To make decisions and take actions with caution and care.
actuar con circunspección
circumspection in the face of the unknown
To behave prudently when facing something new.
circunspección ante lo desconocido
conduct a circumspection
To carry out a detailed review or examination.
hacer una circunspección

Related Words

prudence
Quality of acting with caution and care.
prudencia
diligence
The care in doing something attentively and thoroughly.
diligencia
caution
Attitude of not risking without reason.
cautela

Slang Meanings

Look twice before acting.
In this business, circumspection is the norm.
En este negocio, la circunspección es la norma.
Be cautious in everyday life.
I always act with circumspection when dealing with new colleagues.
Siempre actúo con circunspección cuando trato con nuevos colegas.