precaution

• Sustantivo que designa una acción tomada con anticipación para evitar algo peligroso, desagradable o dañino, o la cualidad de ser cauto y previsor para evitar riesgos o peligros.

A noun referring to an action taken in advance to prevent something dangerous, unpleasant, or harmful from happening, or the quality of being cautious and prudent to avoid risk or danger.

1. Preventive actionB1formal

   An action taken in advance to protect against possible danger, failure, or injury.

   Acción preventiva

   • As a precaution, she always wears a helmet when cycling.
   • The company installed fire alarms as a safety precaution.
   • Taking the medicine early is a precaution against the illness worsening.

   Sinónimosguardinsuranceprophylacticprotectionprovisionsafeguard

   Antónimosnegligencerecklessness

2. Cautious behaviorB2formal

   The quality of being careful and planning ahead to avoid risks or problems.

   precaución

   • His precaution in checking the equipment saved them from a breakdown.
   • She showed great precaution by double-checking all the locks before leaving.
   • Precaution is essential when handling hazardous materials.

   Sinónimoscarefulnesscautioncircumspectionforesightprudencevigilancewariness

   Antónimoscarelessnessimprudencenegligencerashnessrecklessness

3. Good judgment for safetyB2formal

   The wise practice of avoiding harm or danger through careful thought and action.

   Precaución

   • Using sunscreen is a simple precaution against skin damage.
   • He exercised precaution by not walking alone at night.
   • Precaution in financial matters can prevent major losses.

   Sinónimoscarecautioncircumspectionforesightforethoughtprudencevigilancewariness