What is the Spanish word for "discretion"?

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

English

discretion

Spanish

discreción

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Alternative translations of "discretion"

prudencia
cautela
libertad de decisión
juicio

Examples of how to use "discretion" in Spanish

English
Please use your own discretion in this matter.
Spanish
Por favor, use su propio criterio en este asunto.
English
Use your discretion when sharing private information.
Spanish
Use su criterio al compartir información privada.
English
The manager acted with discretion during the meeting.
Spanish
El gerente actuó con discreción durante la reunión.
English
At her discretion, she postponed the decision.
Spanish
A su discreción, ella pospuso la decisión.
English
Parents choose activities at their discretion this weekend.
Spanish
Los padres eligen las actividades a su discreción este fin de semana.

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