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“cautious” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/pɾuˈðente/

Example

Sé prudente al cruzar la calle.

Be cautious when crossing the street.

Illustration for prudente (cautious)

How to say “cautious” in Spanish

“Cautious” in Spanish is prudente.

Person choosing the safe path over a clearly risky path.

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

Example sentences with prudente

Sé prudente al conducir bajo la lluvia.

Be cautious when driving in the rain.

Tips for using prudente

  • Often appears with decisions and recommendations, commonly in phrases like es prudente + infinitive (es prudente esperar) to express that a cautious choice is advisable.

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