careful

• Describe a una persona que presta atención para evitar peligros, errores o daños; que actúa con precaución y cuidado en lo que hace.

Describes someone who pays attention to avoid danger, mistakes, or damage.

1. Cautious and attentiveA1formal

   Making sure to avoid potential danger, mistakes, or harm; paying close attention.

   Cauteloso y atento

   • Be careful when crossing the street.
   • She is a careful driver who always follows the rules.
   • He was careful not to spill the hot coffee.

   Sinónimosalertattentivecautiouscircumspectguardedprudentvigilantwarywatchful

   Antónimoscarelessheedlessincautiousnegligentreckless

2. Thorough and meticulousA2formal

   Done with great attention to detail and accuracy.

   Cuidadoso y minucioso

   • The accountant did a careful review of the financial records.
   • She gave a careful explanation of the experiment.
   • A careful examination of the evidence revealed the truth.

   Sinónimosattentiveconscientiousdetailedexactingmeticulouspainstakingpreciserigorousscrupulousthorough

   Antónimoscarelesshastynegligentrecklesssloppy