tiento

Definitions of tiento
  1. noun
    the trait of being cautious and watchful
    synonyms: caución
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    type of:
    cautela, circunspección, miramiento, prudencia, recato
    the trait of being circumspect and prudent
  2. noun
    the trait of being circumspect and prudent
    synonyms: cautela, circunspección, miramiento, prudencia, recato
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    types:
    precaución
    the trait of practicing caution in advance
    caución
    the trait of being cautious and watchful
    type of:
    discernimiento, discreción
    the trait of judging wisely and objectively
  3. noun
    a property perceived by touch
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    type of:
    propiedad
    a basic or essential attribute shared by all members of a class
  4. noun
    judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger
    synonyms: miramiento, ojo, precaución, premeditación, prevención, previsión, primor, providencia, prudencia, recaudo
  5. noun
    a large and hurried swallow
    synonyms: chisguete, chispazo, espolada, latigazo, lingotazo, pelotazo, sorbetón, sorbo, tragantada, trago, trinquis
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