cautious

S2 W2

BrE /ˈkɔːʃəs/ AmE /ˈkoʊʃəs/

adjective en → es

1 CAUTION [predicative / attributive] B1

careful and not willing to take risks

cauto, precavido

  • be cautious about something

Collocations be cautious about danger · a cautious approach to a problem

  • He was very cautious about investing money.

    Fue muy cauteloso al invertir dinero.

2 SUSPICION [predicative / attributive] B2

not trusting other people and not willing to believe what they say or do

desconfiado, suspicaz

  • be cautious of somebody

Collocations be cautious of strangers · a cautious attitude towards new ideas

  • She is cautious of people who offer help too easily.

    Ella es desconfiada de las personas que ofrecen ayuda demasiado fácilmente.