What is the Spanish word for "cautious"?

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

English

cautious

Spanish

cauteloso

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Alternative translations of "cautious"

prudente
precavido
reservado
circunspecto

Examples of how to use "cautious" in Spanish

English
You should be very cautious in this area.
Spanish
Deberías ser muy cauteloso en esta zona.
English
Be cautious when you cross the busy street.
Spanish
Ten cuidado al cruzar la calle concurrida.
English
She was cautious about sharing personal information online.
Spanish
Ella era cautelosa al compartir información personal en línea.
English
They took a cautious step onto the icy sidewalk.
Spanish
Dieron un paso cauteloso sobre la acera helada.
English
Parents remained cautious during the child’s first bike ride.
Spanish
Los padres permanecieron cautelosos durante el primer paseo en bicicleta del niño.

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