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    Tiento (en. Caution)

    /ˈtjento/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Caution or care in dealing with people or situations.
    It is important to handle the matter with care to avoid offending anyone.
    Es importante manejar el asunto con tiento para no ofender a nadie.
    Modification of behavior based on the environment.
    His caution in speaking demonstrates his emotional intelligence.
    Su tiento al hablar demuestra su inteligencia emocional.
    Sensitivity or skill in handling difficult situations.
    We need more caution in the negotiation to reach an agreement.
    Necesitamos más tiento en la negociación para alcanzar un acuerdo.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'tientum', derived from 'tangere', which means to touch.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    blindly
    In an insecure or unclear manner.
    a tientas
    careful in the matter
    Caution or prudence in a delicate matter.
    tiento en el asunto

    Related Words

    tain
    Form of the verb to have, indicating possession.
    tien
    tactic
    Strategy or method to achieve a specific goal.
    táctica

    Slang Meanings

    Acting with caution or cleverness in complicated situations.
    You should go carefully in that neighborhood if you don't want any problems.
    Debes ir con tiento en ese barrio si no quieres problemas.
    Taking things easy to avoid rushing.
    In this situation, the best thing is to maintain your caution.
    En esta situación, lo mejor es que mantengas el tiento.