"Cuidadoso" describes a person who acts with great care and attention to avoid danger or mistakes. For example, saying "Él es muy cuidadoso al cruzar la calle" means he is very careful when crossing the street, showing caution and mindfulness.
Translations
careful
voorzichtig
cuidadós
prudent
vorsichtig
Etymology
The word "cuidadoso" comes from the Spanish noun "cuidado," meaning care or caution, combined with the suffix "-oso," which indicates a quality or tendency. Interestingly, "cuidado" itself derives from the Latin "cautus," meaning cautious or watchful. Did you know that being "cuidadoso" literally makes someone full of care?
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"Cuidadoso" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 105 commonly used words.
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