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Spanish word
prudente
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾuˈðente/
Meaning
- adjectivecautious
Example
Sé prudente al cruzar la calle.
Be cautious when crossing the street.
More examples
Sé prudente al conducir bajo la lluvia.
Be cautious when driving in the rain.
Core concept
Person choosing the safe path over a clearly risky path.
Common phrases
ser prudente
be cautious
prudente al conducir
cautious when driving
Similar words
precavido: Foresees potential hazards and prepares safeguards to reduce future danger.
cauto: Moves with caution when risk is present, taking slow, deliberate steps.
cuidadoso: Takes meticulous care with details and procedures to avoid errors.
Definition in Spanish
Que considera las posibles consecuencias antes de tomar decisiones y evita riesgos innecesarios.
Word origin
Derived from Latin prudens 'foreseeing', from prō- 'before' + vidēre 'to see', so prudente conveys judging ahead of time.
Usage tips
- Often appears with decisions and recommendations, commonly in phrases like es prudente + infinitive (es prudente esperar) to express that a cautious choice is advisable.