cautela — meaning in English

English meaning

• caution noun Careful attention to avoid danger or mistakes.
• prudence noun Careful, sensible judgment, especially about practical matters and future risks.

Senses

cautela is used for these senses in English:

• caution Prudence when faced with, or when expecting to face, danger; care taken in order to avoid risk or harm.
• caution A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided.
• pinch of salt A small amount of salt.
• prudence (uncountable) The quality or state of being prudent: circumspection and good judgment in knowing how best to act; (countable, archaic) an instance of this.

caution — full definition

1. noun Careful attention to avoid danger or mistakes.
2. noun A formal warning given by police instead of pursuing prosecution for a minor offense (chiefly UK).
3. verb To warn someone about a risk or potential consequence.

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