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precauzione

precaution

noun preh-kow-TSYOH-neh Rare

Usage Note

Precauzione means a preventive measure taken to avoid risk. The common phrase per precauzione means 'as a precaution'. The plural precauzioni is very frequent in public health and safety contexts. Unlike prudenza (a quality of character), precauzione refers to a concrete action or measure.

Examples

"Prendi queste precauzioni per stare al sicuro."

Natural Translation

Take these precautions to stay safe.

Literal Translation

Take these precautions to stay in-the safe.

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