Prudencio (en. Prudence)

/pruˈdenθjo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who acts with caution and good judgment.
The lawyer is very prudent in his advice.
El abogado es muy prudencio en sus consejos.
Individual who avoids unnecessary risks.
He always makes prudent decisions, thus avoiding problems.
Siempre toma decisiones prudencias, evitando así problemas.
Someone who reflects before acting or speaking.
His prudence has saved him from many conflicts.
Su prudencio lo ha salvado de muchos conflictos.

Etymology

From Latin 'prudentia', meaning 'wisdom, sensibleness'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

prudence by nature
A person who always acts carefully due to their character.
prudencio por naturaleza
with prudence
To do something in a careful and considerate manner.
con prudencio
prudent when speaking
To think before saying something to avoid misunderstandings.
prudencio al hablar

Related Words

prudence
Quality of being prudent.
prudencia
caution
Attitude of precaution.
cautela
sensibleness
Ability to act with judgment and reason.
sensatez

Slang Meanings

A person who always thinks things through.
That guy is a prudent person, he never jumps without thinking.
Ese tipo es un prudencio, nunca se lanza sin pensar.
Something that is done with care.
That decision was very prudent, considering everything at stake.
Esa decisión fue muy prudencia, considerando todo lo que estaba en juego.