Marvo Dict en → es · Español

careful

S2 W1

BrE /ˈkeə.fəl/ AmE /ˈkær.fəl/

adjective en → es

1 CAUTION [attributive], [predicative] A2

being very careful to avoid danger, damage, or mistakes

cuidadoso, precavido

  • be careful with something
  • be careful not to do sth

Collocations careful with money · be careful not to slip

  • Be careful when you cross the road.

    Ten cuidado al cruzar la calle.

2 ATTENTION [attributive], [predicative] B1

paying attention to something or someone in order not to make mistakes

atento, detallista

  • be careful about something
  • be careful with somebody

Collocations careful about your health · be careful with the children

  • Be careful about what you say.

    Ten cuidado con lo que dices.

3 CAUTION [indefinite] B1

used to warn someone that something is dangerous or risky

cuidado, atención

  • be careful

Collocations careful with sharp objects · be careful when driving

  • Be careful! The floor is wet.

    ¡Cuidado! El suelo está mojado.

4 CAUTION [indefinite] B1

used to warn someone that something might be dangerous or risky, but you are not sure

cuidado, atención

  • be careful

Collocations careful with your money · be careful about the risks involved

  • Be careful! The ladder might be unstable.

    ¡Cuidado! La escalera podría estar inestable.

5 CAUTION [indefinite] B1

used to warn someone that something is dangerous or risky, but you are not sure

cuidado, atención

  • be careful

Collocations careful with your belongings · be careful about the consequences

  • Be careful! The door might be locked.

    ¡Cuidado! La puerta podría estar cerrada con llave.

6 CAUTION [indefinite] B1

used to warn someone that something is dangerous or risky, but you are not sure

cuidado, atención

  • be careful

Collocations careful with your words · be careful about the information you share

  • Be careful! The water might be cold.

    ¡Cuidado! El agua podría estar fría.

7 CAUTION [indefinite] B1

used to warn someone that something is dangerous or risky, but you are not sure

cuidado, atención

  • be careful

Collocations careful with your actions · be careful about the decisions you make

  • Be careful! The path might be slippery.

    ¡Cuidado! El sendero podría estar resbaloso.

8 CAUTION [indefinite] B1

used to warn someone that something is dangerous or risky, but you are not sure

cuidado, atención

  • be careful

Collocations careful with your time · be careful about the commitments you make

  • Be careful! The bridge might be closed.

    ¡Cuidado! El puente podría estar cerrado.