What is the Spanish word for "wary"?

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

English

wary

Spanish

cauteloso

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Alternative translations of "wary"

precavido
desconfiado
vigilante
alerta

Examples of how to use "wary" in Spanish

English
Be wary of strangers offering you gifts.
Spanish
Ten cuidado con los desconocidos que te ofrecen regalos.
English
She was wary of the stranger's offer.
Spanish
Ella desconfiaba de la oferta del desconocido.
English
Be wary when crossing the busy street.
Spanish
Ten cuidado al cruzar la calle concurrida.
English
He grew wary after several bad experiences.
Spanish
Se volvió cauteloso después de varias malas experiencias.
English
They remained wary about the new plan.
Spanish
Permanecieron cautelosos respecto al nuevo plan.

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