Cuidadosamente (en. Carefully)

[kwidaðoðamente]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
Performing an action with attention.
He studied carefully for the exam.
Él estudió cuidadosamente para el examen.
Done with caution to avoid mistakes.
Carefully, he placed the vase on the table.
Cuidadosamente, colocó el jarrón sobre la mesa.
In a meticulous manner.
He reviewed the document carefully before sending it.
Revisó el documento cuidadosamente antes de enviarlo.

Etymology

The word 'carefully' comes from 'careful', which in turn has roots in the Latin 'cautiosus', meaning 'cautious'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to do something carefully and slowly
To carry out a task with attention and without hurry.
hacer algo cuidadosa y lentamente
to handle with care
To handle or do something with care to avoid damage.
tratar con cuidado
to listen carefully
To pay attention to what is being said.
escuchar cuidadosamente

Related Words

careful
Acting with care and attention.
cuidadoso
care
Circumspection and attention in action.
cuidado
caution
A measure taken to avoid a risk.
precaución

Slang Meanings

To do something with great attention.
She does her homework carefully, always checking everything.
Ella hace su tarea cuidadosamente, siempre revisa todo.
To be meticulous at work.
In this project, we need to work carefully.
En este proyecto, tenemos que trabajar cuidadosamente.