cautelar
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cautelar(
kow
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teh
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lahr
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. preventive
Es necesario tomar medidas cautelares para evitar que se repitan estos actos.We need to establish preventive measures to stop these things from happening again.
b. preventative
El cierre de las escuelas antes de la nevada fue una decisión de carácter cautelar.Closing the schools before the snowstorm was a preventative measure.
c. precautionary
El comité ordenó la suspensión cautelar del jugador por su comportamiento inapropiado.The committee gave the player a precautionary suspension due to his inappropriate behavior.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
2. (to prevent)
a. to guard against
La nueva norma busca cautelar el aumento en los costos de la energía.The new regulation aims to guard against the increase in energy costs.
cautelarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to be on one's guard
Empresas que manejan información confidencial deben cautelarse contra posibles ataques cibernéticos.Companies that handle sensitive information should be on their guard against possible cyber attacks.
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