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leery in Spanish

leery in Spanish is receloso, cauteloso, desconfiado — leery means cautious or suspicious about something, unwilling to fully trust it.

leery in Spanish

receloso
adj
Cautious, suspicious, wary, hesitant, or nervous about something; having reservations or concerns.
cauteloso
adj
Cautious, suspicious, wary, hesitant, or nervous about something; having reservations or concerns.
desconfiado
adj
Cautious, suspicious, wary, hesitant, or nervous about something; having reservations or concerns.
desconfía
adj
Cautious, suspicious, wary, hesitant, or nervous about something; having reservations or concerns.
recela
adj
Cautious, suspicious, wary, hesitant, or nervous about something; having reservations or concerns.

What does "leery" mean?

  1. adj Cautious or suspicious about something, unwilling to fully trust it.
    "I'm leery of investments that promise guaranteed high returns."
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leery in a sentence

  • I'm leery of investments that promise guaranteed high returns.
  • She was leery of the stranger offering free advice.

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What is "leery" in Spanish?

"leery" in Spanish is receloso, cauteloso, desconfiado. leery means: Cautious or suspicious about something, unwilling to fully trust it.

How do you use "leery" in a sentence?

Example: "I'm leery of investments that promise guaranteed high returns." In Spanish, "leery" is receloso, cauteloso, desconfiado.

Are there other ways to say "leery" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 5 translations listed for "leery": receloso, cauteloso, desconfiado, desconfía, recela.

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