cautela

Definitions of cautela
  1. noun
    avoiding detection by moving carefully
    synonyms: sigilo
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    type of:
    alcahuetería, encubrimiento, leña, manta, ocultación, paliza, soba, sotana, tollina, traspuesta, zurra
    the activity of keeping something secret
  2. noun
    the trait of being circumspect and prudent
    synonyms: circunspección, miramiento, prudencia, recato, tiento
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    types:
    precaución
    the trait of practicing caution in advance
    caución, tiento
    the trait of being cautious and watchful
    type of:
    discernimiento, discreción
    the trait of judging wisely and objectively
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