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cautela

caution

noun kow-TEH-lah Rare

Origin: From Latin cautela (precaution, care)

Also means

wariness

Usage Note

Cautela is a formal or literary word for careful prudence. Con cautela ('with caution') is the standard phrase. In legal Spanish, medida cautelar (precautionary measure) derives from the same root. The everyday synonym is precaución.

Examples

"Actuaron con mucha cautela en la negociación."

Natural Translation

They acted with great caution in the negotiation.

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