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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