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caution in Portuguese

caution in Portuguese is advertência, cautela, caução — caution means careful attention to avoid danger or mistakes.

caution in Portuguese

advertência
noun
Prudence when faced with, or when expecting to face, danger; care taken in order to avoid risk or harm.
cautela
noun
A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided.
caução
noun
A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided.
cuidado
noun
A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided.
garantia
noun
Security; guaranty; bail.
advertir
verb
(transitive) To warn; to alert, advise that caution is warranted.

What does "caution" mean?

  1. noun Careful attention to avoid danger or mistakes.
    "Proceed with caution — the road is icy ahead."
  2. noun A formal warning given by police instead of pursuing prosecution for a minor offense (chiefly UK).
    "He received a police caution for the minor shoplifting incident."
  3. verb To warn someone about a risk or potential consequence.
    "The doctor cautioned her against skipping her medication."
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caution in a sentence

  • Proceed with caution — the road is icy ahead.
  • He received a police caution for the minor shoplifting incident.
  • The doctor cautioned her against skipping her medication.

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What is "caution" in Portuguese?

"caution" in Portuguese is advertência, cautela, caução. caution means: Careful attention to avoid danger or mistakes.

How do you use "caution" in a sentence?

Example: "Proceed with caution — the road is icy ahead." In Portuguese, "caution" is advertência, cautela, caução.

Are there other ways to say "caution" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 6 translations listed for "caution": advertência, cautela, caução, cuidado, garantia, advertir.

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