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B1 noun

cautela

While 'cautela' (B1) perfectly conveys the idea of caution, for a C1 learner, understanding its nuances and more sophisticated usage is key.

You'll often encounter 'cautela' in phrases like 'agire con cautela' (to act cautiously) or 'usare cautela' (to use caution), emphasizing a deliberate approach to avoid negative outcomes.

At this level, consider how 'cautela' can be differentiated from related terms. For example, 'prudenza' is often interchangeable, but can sometimes imply a more general wisdom or foresight, whereas 'cautela' focuses more on carefulness in a specific situation.

Also, pay attention to contexts where 'cautela' might border on 'esitazione' (hesitation) or 'timidezza' (shyness), understanding the subtle differences in meaning based on the surrounding verbs and adjectives.

تدرّب عليها

تعبيرات اصطلاحية

"usare cautela"

to use caution / to be cautious

Bisogna usare cautela quando si guida su strade bagnate. (One must use caution when driving on wet roads.)

neutral

"prendere delle precauzioni"

to take precautions

È meglio prendere delle precauzioni prima di intraprendere un lungo viaggio. (It's better to take precautions before embarking on a long journey.)

neutral

"andare con i piedi di piombo"

to tread carefully (literally: to go with lead feet)

In questa situazione delicata, è importante andare con i piedi di piombo. (In this delicate situation, it's important to tread carefully.)

neutral

"stare all'erta"

to be on the lookout / to be alert

Stai all'erta per eventuali pericoli. (Be on the lookout for any dangers.)

neutral

"essere prudente"

to be prudent / to be careful

Sii prudente quando attraversi la strada. (Be careful when crossing the street.)

neutral

"non prendere sotto gamba"

not to take lightly / not to underestimate

Non prendere sotto gamba la sua avvertenza. (Don't take his warning lightly.)

neutral

"meglio prevenire che curare"

better safe than sorry (literally: better to prevent than to cure)

Quando si tratta di salute, meglio prevenire che curare. (When it comes to health, better safe than sorry.)

neutral

"avere il sale in zucca"

to have common sense / to be sensible (literally: to have salt in the pumpkin/gourd)

Una persona che ha il sale in zucca agisce con cautela. (A person with common sense acts with caution.)

informal

"pensare due volte"

to think twice

Prima di agire, è bene pensare due volte. (Before acting, it's good to think twice.)

neutral

"misurare le parole"

to weigh one's words / to choose one's words carefully

In una discussione, è importante misurare le parole. (In a discussion, it's important to weigh one's words.)

neutral

عائلة الكلمة

الأسماء

cautela caution, care

الأفعال

cautelare to protect, to safeguard (often used reflexively as 'cautelarsi' - to take precautions)

الصفات

cauto cautious, careful

cautelativo precautionary