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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

prudente guidare lentamente sulla neve."

Natural Translation

It is prudent to drive slowly on snow.

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