precaution

an action that you take to prevent something bad from happening

precaución, medida de seguridad

• take precautions against sth

Collocations health precaution · safety precaution

• We should take precautions against the flu.

  Deberíamos tomar precauciones contra la gripe.

careful behaviour that shows you are worried about possible danger or problems

cautela, prudencia

• show precaution

Collocations exercise caution · be cautious

• He showed great precaution in his dealings with the company.

  Mostró gran cautela en sus tratos con la empresa.