prudente
prudent
adjective proo-DEN-teh Rare
Origin: From Latin prudens (contraction of providens, 'foreseeing').
Also means
cautious
Usage Note
Prudente is an invariable-gender adjective (un uomo prudente, una donna prudente) that changes only in number: prudenti. The adverb is prudentemente and the noun is prudenza. It implies wise caution rather than timidity, and is used in both personal and official contexts.
Examples
"È prudente guidare lentamente sulla neve."
Natural Translation
It is prudent to drive slowly on snow.
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