Also means
wary
Usage Note
Cauteloso describes a person or action marked by careful avoidance of risk. It is closer to 'wary' or 'guarded' than simply 'careful' (cuidadoso). The adverb form cautelosamente and the noun cautela belong to the same family and appear frequently in formal and literary registers.
Examples
"Fue cauteloso al firmar el contrato."
Natural Translation
He was cautious when signing the contract.
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