What is the Spanish word for "caution"?

Learn how to say "caution" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

caution

Spanish

precaución

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Alternative translations of "caution"

cuidado
advertencia

Examples of how to use "caution" in Spanish

English
You should proceed with extreme caution.
Spanish
Deberías proceder con extrema precaución.
English
Use caution when crossing the busy street.
Spanish
Ten cuidado al cruzar la calle concurrida.
English
The teacher advised caution during the experiment.
Spanish
El profesor aconsejó precaución durante el experimento.
English
He opened the box with obvious caution.
Spanish
Abrió la caja con evidente precaución.
English
Exercise caution around unfamiliar animals and dogs.
Spanish
Ten cuidado con animales y perros desconocidos.

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