English–Spanish

“careful” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/kwiðaˈðoso/

Example

Debes ser cuidadoso al firmar el contrato.

You should be careful when signing the contract.

Illustration for cuidadoso (careful)

How to say “careful” in Spanish

“Careful” in Spanish is cuidadoso.

Person inspecting a fragile package.

Full entry for cuidadoso: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with cuidadoso

La enfermera es cuidadosa con las dosis de los pacientes.

The nurse is careful with the patients' doses.

Tips for using cuidadoso

  • Ser cuidadoso denotes a habitual quality, whereas tener cuidado or the interjection cuidado serves as a temporary warning.

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