Example: Ele é muito cuidadoso ao atravessar a rua.
Definition
"Cuidadoso" describes someone who acts with great attention and caution, especially to avoid danger or mistakes. For example, when crossing the street, a "cuidadoso" person carefully checks for traffic and proceeds safely.
The word "cuidadoso" comes from the Portuguese noun "cuidado," meaning care or caution, which itself derives from the Latin word "cautus," meaning careful or prudent. Did you know? The root "cautus" also gave rise to the English word "caution." Thus, "cuidadoso" literally means full of care or careful.
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