leery

leery
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. cauteloso
You have to be leery of a deal that seems too good to be true.Tienes que ser cauteloso de un trato que parece demasiado bueno para ser cierto.
b. receloso (person)
Leery of his neighbors, Pedro kept his blinds closed at all times.Receloso de sus vecinos, Pedro siempre mantenía las persianas cerradas.
c.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
I'm leery of Juan's medical advice. One time he convinced me that I had cancer.Desconfío de los consejos médicos de Juan. Una vez me convenció que tenía cáncer.
I'm leery of Marcos. Don't leave me alone with him.Recelo de Marcos. No me dejes sola con él.
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