Prudencia (en. Prudence)

/pɾuˈðenθja/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Attitude of moderation and caution in actions and decisions.

Prudence led him not to invest all his money in a single business.

La prudencia le llevó a no invertir todo su dinero en un solo negocio.

Ability to foresee consequences and act accordingly.

Prudence is key to avoiding problems in the future.

La prudencia es clave para evitar problemas en el futuro.

Wisdom to decide when to act and when to abstain.

His prudence earned him the respect of his peers.

Su prudencia le ganó el respeto de sus compañeros.

From the Latin 'prudentia', which means 'wisdom' or 'understanding'.

act with prudence

Making careful and considered decisions.

actuar con prudencia

have prudence

Being cautious and avoiding unnecessary risks.

tener prudencia

practicing prudence

Acting wisely in complex situations.

practicando la prudencia

prudent

One who has prudence; who acts with caution.

prudente

caution

Precaution or care in actions.

cautela

sensible

One who has good sense and judgment.

sensato

Cautious

You are quite prudent, you always think before acting.

Eres bastante prudente, siempre piensas antes de actuar.

Alert

Stay alert and act with prudence in this situation.

Mantente alerta y actúa con prudencia en esta situación.